Opinion
05-24-00132-CV
02-15-2024
IN RE ALAN WASHINGTON, Relator
Original Proceeding from the 265th Judicial District Court Dallas County, Texas Trial Court Cause No. F-1257841
Before Justices Molberg, Carlyle, and Breedlove
MEMORANDUM OPINION
CORY L. CARLYLE, JUSTICE
A jury convicted relator of murder, and the trial court assessed a punishment of sixty years' imprisonment. In 2015, this Court affirmed the trial court's judgment on direct appeal. See Washington v. State, No. 05-14-00604-CR, 2015 WL 4178345, at *1 (Tex. App.-Dallas July 10, 2015, no pet.) (mem. op., not designated for publication). Now before the Court is relator's February 6, 2024 petition for writ of mandamus. Relator contends he was granted a new trial in 2014 and that he filed a motion for a speedy trial in August 2023.
Relator's petition does not meet the requirements of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure for consideration of mandamus relief. See In re Cantu, No. 05-23-01131-CV, 2023 WL 7871643, at *1 (Tex. App.-Dallas Nov. 16, 2023, orig. proceeding) (mem. op.). For example, relator's petition does not contain a list identifying the parties and counsel, a table of contents, an index of authorities, a statement of the case, a statement of the issues presented, or a statement of facts. Tex.R.App.P. 52.3(a)-(c), (d)(1)-(3), (f)-(g). The petition does not contain a clear and concise argument for the contentions made, with appropriate citations to authorities and to the appendix or record. Tex.R.App.P. 52.3(h). The petition does not contain a short conclusion that clearly states the nature of the relief sought. Tex.R.App.P. 52.3(i). Relator also failed to certify that he has reviewed the petition and concluded that every factual statement is supported by competent evidence included in the appendix or record. Tex.R.App.P. 52.3(j). Relator further failed to support his petition with a record or appendix. Tex.R.App.P. 52.3(k)(1)(A), 52.7(a).
Accordingly, we deny relator's petition for writ of mandamus.