In Re Charles M. Farmer v. the State of Texas ( 2024 )

In The
Court of Appeals
Ninth District of Texas at Beaumont
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NO. 09-24-00125-CR
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IN RE CHARLES M. FARMER
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Original Proceeding
County Court at Law No. 2 of Orange County, Texas
Trial Cause No. C112174
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MEMORANDUM OPINION
In a petition seeking a writ of mandamus, Charles M. Farmer complained that
he has been denied a speedy trial in a misdemeanor case. Farmer, an inmate who is
currently serving a ninety-nine-year sentence on a conviction for a felony offense,
complained that the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is denying him privileges
and opportunities because the Orange County Sheriff’s Department filed a detainer
regarding Trial Cause Number C112174 in February 2021. As relief, Farmer asked
the appellate court to order the trial court to either dismiss the case or allow Farmer
to plead guilty for time served.
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The State filed a suggestion of mootness. According to the State, on June 3,
2024, pursuant to a plea bargain agreement Farmer pleaded guilty to evading
detention in Trial Cause Number C112174 and was sentenced to one year in jail with
credit for 365 days of pre-sentence jail time.
Generally, a mandamus petition becomes moot if the relator receives the relief
he requested before the appellate court rules on the petition. See In re Bonilla, 424
S.W.3d 528, 534 (Tex. Crim. App. 2014) (orig. proceeding). It appears Farmer
received the relief he requested through means other than by mandamus. Farmer has
not disputed the State’s suggestion of mootness. Accordingly, we dismiss the
mandamus petition as moot.
PETITION DISMISSED.
PER CURIAM
Submitted on May 30, 2024
Opinion Delivered July 24, 2024
Do Not Publish
Before Johnson, Wright and Chambers, JJ.
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