Nichols, Coleman

Opinion

PD-0523-15

COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS AUSTIN, TEXAS

Transmitted 7/2/2015 11:42:56 AM Accepted 7/2/2015 3:51:39 PM ABEL ACOSTA

CAUSE NO. PD-0523-15 CLERK

COLEMAN NICHOLS § IN THE TEXAS COURT OF §

VS. § CRIMINAL APPEALS §

THE STATE OF TEXAS § FOR THE STATE OF TEXAS

PETITIONER’S FIRST MOTION FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE A MOTION FOR REHEARING

Comes now, Coleman Nichols, by and through his attorney of record, Henry

C. Paine, Jr. and in accordance with the Texas Rules of Appellate procedure

presents his motion for an extension of time to file his Motion for Rehearing and

would show the following:

1. The deadline to file a motion for rehearing in this case is fifteen (15) days.

Petitioner is seeking an extension of thirty (30) days to file his motion.

2. On Monday June 29, 2015 Counsel for Petitioner was seriously injured

while leaving court and is still under the care of his physician.

3. No previous extensions have been requested.

4. Petitioner filed his Petition for Discretionary Review on May 6, 2015.

5. This Court refused his Petition on June 17, 2015.

July 2, 2015

CONCLUSION AND PRAYER

Petitioner respectfully request this grant his motion for extension of time and

extend the time to file his motion for thirty (30) days.

Respectfully Submitted,

/s/Henry C. Paine, Jr. HENRY C. PAINE, JR. Marsh & Paine, P.C. 101 S. Woodrow Denton, TX Tel: (940) 382-4200 Fax: (940) 382-4288 SBOT# 15412600 HCP@MARSHPAINELAW.COM

EDWARD J. NOLTER SBOT#24081073 Marsh & Paine, P.C. 101 S. Woodrow Denton, TX Tel: (940) 382-4200 Fax: (940) 382-4288 EJN@MARSHPAINELAW.COM