PD-1102-15
August 12,2015
RE: Benito Garza v. State of Texas/ Motion to Extend time to file PDR
Dear Hon. Clerk/
Please fiftdE my Motion seeking an extension of time to file my PDR. I
am in the process of trying to recieve copies of documents from my appeal
attorney. I will thank you in advance for your cooperation in this most
important matter.
--Respectfuiiyr"" -"
Benito Garza #1957561
3001 S. Emily Dr.
Beeville, TX 78102
RECEIVED IN
AUS 20 2015
FILED IN
COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS
AUG 27 20.5
Abel Acosta, Clerk
NO.
BENITO GARZA § IN THE COURT OF
V. .§ CRIMINAL APPEALS
THE STATE OF TEXAS § OF TEXAS
PRO SE MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME
TO FILE PETITION FOR DISCRETIONARY REVIEW
TO THE HONORABLE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS:
COMES NOW the Appellant/Petitioner in the above styled and numbered cause
and respect-fully moves this-Honorable -Court-to- extend>the time for. filing the-
Appellant's Petition for Discretionary Review in this cause and in support
thereof would show the following:
1. The style and number of this case in the Court of Appeals is:
Benito Garza v. The State of Texas; NO.04-14-00682-CR
2. The style and number of the case in the trial court is:
The State of Texas v. Benito Garza; NO.2013CR9168
3. The Appellant was convicted of the felony offense of Felony murder
a first degree felony.
4. Judgement was entered and punishment was assessed at 60 years confine
ment in The Texas Department of Criminal Justice— Institutional Division.
5. The conviction was affirmed in the Court of Appeals on August 5,2015.
6. The deadline for filing the Appellant's Petition for Discretionary
Review in this cause is Sept.4, 2015.
7. An extension of time for a period of sixty(60) days is requested that
would make the due date November 3, 2015.
8. No prior request for an extension of time has been made.
RECEIVED IN
COURT OF GRJMIWAf APPEALS
AU8 20 2015
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9. The facts relied upon to show good cause for the requested extension
are, as follows: The Appellant/Petitioner was represented by court appointed
counsel during the appeal of this case to the Court of Appeals. The Appellant/
Petitioner has elected to proceed pro se. Therefore, additional time is
needed for the Appellant/Petitioner to either prepare and file the Petition
pro se or to seek legal assistance in filing the Petition.
WHEREFORE, PREMISES CONSIDERED, the Appellant/Petitioner respectfully
requests that this Honorable Court extend time for filing the Petition for
Discretionary Review in this cause to November 3,2015.
Respectfully submitted,
Benito Garza # 1957561 f
3001 S. Emily Dr.
Beeville, TX 78102
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Garza, Benito
Combined Opinion