Summary
The Fourth Court of Appeals of Texas entered an order denying requests for oral argument in Daniel Miley Smith's criminal appeal. The appeal was advanced for submission on briefs, and the parties were advised that they could move for reconsideration within ten days.
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Questions Presented
- Whether oral argument would significantly aid the court in determining the legal and factual issues presented in the appeal.
Key quotations
“The Court has reviewed the record and briefs in this appeal and the majority of the judges have determined that oral argument will not significantly aid it in determining the legal and factual issues presented in the appeal.”
Factual background
The order states that the court had reviewed the record and briefs in the criminal appeal. A majority of the judges determined that oral argument would not significantly assist the court in determining the legal and factual issues presented.
Procedural history
Daniel Miley Smith appealed in trial court cause number 2012CR2191. The Fourth Court of Appeals reviewed the record and briefs, determined that oral argument would not significantly aid its consideration of the appeal, denied all requests for oral argument, and advanced the case for submission on briefs on September 10, 2013.