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Schweitzer, Michael R.
WR-82,691-04
| Tex. Crim. App. | Aug 24, 2016
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*1 IN THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS

OF TEXAS

NO. WR-82,691-04

EX PARTE MICHAEL RICHARD SCHWEITZER, Applicant ON APPLICATION FOR A WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS CAUSE NO. 13,204-D IN THE 21 DISTRICT COURT ST

FROM BASTROP COUNTY

Per curiam .

O R D E R

Pursuant to the provisions of Article 11.07 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, the clerk of the trial court transmitted to this Court this application for a writ of habeas corpus. Ex parte Young , 418 S.W.2d 824, 826 (Tex. Crim. App. 1967). Applicant was convicted of online solicitation of a minor and sentenced to four years’ imprisonment. His did not appeal his conviction.

Applicant alleges, among other things, that he was convicted of an offense that has been found to be unconstitutional. See Ex parte Lo , 424 S.W.3d 10 (Tex. Crim. App. 2013).

Applicant has alleged facts that, if true, might entitle him to relief. Ex parte Patterson , 993 S.W.2d 114, 115 (Tex. Crim. App. 1999). In these circumstances, additional facts are needed. As we held in Ex parte Rodriguez , 334 S.W.2d 294, 294 (Tex. Crim. App. 1960), the trial court is the

2 appropriate forum for findings of fact. The trial court may use any means set out in T EX . C ODE C RIM . P ROC . art. 11.07, § 3(d).

Applicant appears to be represented by counsel. If he is not and the trial court elects to hold a hearing, it shall determine whether Applicant is indigent. If Applicant is indigent and wishes to be represented by counsel, the trial court shall appoint an attorney to represent him at the hearing. T EX . C ODE C RIM . P ROC . art. 26.04.

The trial court shall make findings of fact and conclusions of law as to whether Applicant is entitled to relief. The trial court shall also make any other findings of fact and conclusions of law that it deems relevant and appropriate to the disposition of Applicant’s claim for habeas corpus relief.

This application will be held in abeyance until the trial court has resolved the fact issues. The issues shall be resolved within 90 days of this order. A supplemental transcript containing all affidavits and interrogatories or the transcription of the court reporter’s notes from any hearing or deposition, along with the trial court’s supplemental findings of fact and conclusions of law, shall be forwarded to this Court within 120 days of the date of this order. Any extensions of time shall be obtained from this Court.

Filed: August 24, 2016

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Case Details

Case Name: Schweitzer, Michael R.
Court Name: Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
Date Published: Aug 24, 2016
Docket Number: WR-82,691-04
Court Abbreviation: Tex. Crim. App.
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