Pettigrew, Kendrick Lamar ( 2016 )

IN THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS
OF TEXAS
NO. WR-85,886-01
EX PARTE KENDRICK LAMAR PETTIGREW, Applicant
ON APPLICATION FOR A WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
CAUSE NO. 114-1595-15-A IN THE 114TH DISTRICT COURT
FROM SMITH COUNTY
Per curiam.
ORDER
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 driving while
intoxicated - 3rd or more habitual and sentenced to twenty-five years’ imprisonment. He did not
appeal his conviction.
Applicant contends that his plea was involuntary because counsel advised Applicant
incorrectly as to his parole eligibility. Ex parte Moussazadeh, 361 S.W.3d 684, 691–92 (Tex. Crim.
App. 2012). Applicant has alleged facts that, if true, might entitle him to relief. In these
circumstances, additional facts are needed. As we held in Ex parte Rodriguez, 334 S.W.2d 294, 294
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(Tex. Crim. App. 1960), the trial court is the appropriate forum for findings of fact. The trial court
may use any means set out in TEX . CODE CRIM . PROC. art. 11.07, § 3(d).
If 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 Applicant at the hearing. TEX . CODE CRIM . PROC. art. 26.04.
The trial court shall make findings of fact and conclusions of law in regard to Applicant’s
claim that his plea was involuntary. The trial court shall make specific findings as to whether counsel
told Applicant that he would be eligible for parole in one year and ten months. If the court finds
counsel erred, it shall make specific findings as to whether there is a reasonable probability that, but
for counsel’s errors, Applicant would have insisted on a trial. 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 must
be requested by the trial court and shall be obtained from this Court.
Filed: November 9, 2016
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