Summary
The document is the State of Texas's first motion for an extension of time to file its appellate brief in Thomas Krausz's criminal appeal. The State requests a 30-day extension, from July 29, 2015, to August 28, 2015, citing counsel's workload and the need to prepare an adequate response.
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Questions Presented
- Whether the State should receive a 30-day extension of the deadline for filing its appellate brief under the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure.
Factual background
Thomas Krausz was convicted of possession of a prohibited weapon. He filed a notice of appeal and submitted his appellate brief. The State sought additional time because its assigned attorney was handling other pressing appellate matters and needed more time to prepare an adequate response.
Procedural history
Krausz was convicted of possession of a prohibited weapon in the 299th Judicial District Court of Travis County. He filed his notice of appeal on February 9, 2015, and filed his appellate brief on June 29, 2015. The State's brief was due July 29, 2015, and the State requested an extension until August 28, 2015; the motion was accepted.