Sanchez, Quirino MacHin
WR-80,826-02
| Tex. App. | Jan 27, 2015Background
- Quirino Machin Sanchez filed a writ of habeas corpus in 2012 under Art. 11.07, using the September 1, 2012 form version.
- The Court of Criminal Appeals dismissed the writ as improper following a July 30, 2014 dismissal order.
- The motion for rehearing contends the dismissal was the result of legal error and targetates Rule 73.1 and treating underlying claims versus ineffective-assistance claims.
- The motion argues that Sanchez’s grounds allege meritorious underlying constitutional claims that should have been raised on direct appeal, not as multiple grounds on one page.
- The motion seeks rehearing, withdrawal of the original opinion, and merits-based consideration, alleging defective transmission of Sanchez’s objections to findings of fact and conclusions of law.
- The opposing party is identified as Luis Gonzalez (Edinburg, Hidalgo County).
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether dismissal rested on proper Rule 73.1 handling | Sanchez’s underlying claims and IAC claims were missegregated | Court properly treated grounds on a single page | Dismissal error; underlying claims should be separable and considered on merits |
| Whether underlying meritorious claims were forfeited | Meritorious constitutional claims should have been raised on direct appeal | Claims forfeited if not raised on direct appeal | Should be addressed on merits; forfeiture analysis depends on proper pleadings |
| Whether IAC claims require underlying merit shown on face of record | IAC claims require demonstrating trial errors with arguable merit | Defendant can prevail by showing lack of meritorious underlying errors | Standard should permit review of merits of underlying claims; not barred by form of grounds |
| Whether procedural form errors tainted habeas pleading | Pleadings alleged multiple meritorious grounds properly within form | Rule 73.1 prohibits multiple grounds on one page | Procedural defect should not preclude merits review; underlying claims should be separable |
| Whether relief should be granted to consider merits | Motion for rehearing should be granted to reconsider on merits | Court should adhere to prior dismissal | Grant rehearing and decide merits per timely objections |
Key Cases Cited
- Ex parte Gardner, 959 S.W.2d 189 (Tex. Crim. App. 1998) (habeas corpus not substitute for direct appeal; forfeiture if issue could have been raised on appeal)
- Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 (1984) (establishes two-prong standard for ineffective assistance of counsel)
- Ex parte Lozada-Mendoza, 45 S.W.3d 107 (Tex. Crim. App. 2001) (requirements to prove ineffective assistance claims in habeas)
- Hooks v. Roberts, 780 F.2d 1196 (5th Cir. 1983) (need underlying trial errors with merit for IAC claims)
- Ex parte Miller, 330 S.W.3d 610 (Tex. Crim. App. 2009) (ineffective appellate counsel claims require meritorious underlying issue)
- Stone v. Powell, 428 U.S. 465 (1986) (state court failures to review Fourth Amendment claims may be barred in federal habeas)
- Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963) (due process regarding suppression and disclosure of exculpatory evidence)
- Ex parte Goodman, 816 S.W.2d 383 (Tex. Crim. App. 1994) (forfeiture if issue not raised on direct appeal)
