Ex Parte Norman Edward Carrio, Applicant

Summary

The Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas held that the petition for habeas corpus could not be dismissed on laches without further fact-finding and remanded the matter to the trial court to resolve the ineffective assistance of counsel claim and any laches issues. The majority set deadlines for the trial court to make findings and submit a supplemental transcript. Justice Meyers dissented, arguing that the majority improperly legislated by applying laches to Article 11.07 petitions.