In re James Allen Hall--Appeal from 289th Judicial District Court of Bexar County

MEMORANDUM OPINION

No. 04-07-00050-CV

IN RE James Allen HALL

Original Mandamus Proceeding (1)

PER CURIAM

Sitting: Alma L. L pez, Chief Justice

Karen Angelini , Justice

Rebecca Simmons , Justice

Delivered and Filed: February 14, 2007

PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS DENIED

The court has considered relator's petition for writ of mandamus. The court is of the opinion that relief should be denied. See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. 51.10(f) (Vernon Supp. 2006) (requiring appointment of attorney for "child" who has right to representation by attorney): Tex. Fam. Code Ann. 51.02(2) (Vernon Supp. 2006) (generally defining "child" as a person under 18 years of age);In re B.D., 16 S.W.3d 77, 77-80 (Tex. App.--Houston [1st Dist.] 2000, pet. denied) (holding juvenile defendant who is over 18 is not a "child" as that term is used in the Juvenile Justice Code). Accordingly, relator's petition for writ of mandamus is denied.

PER CURIAM

1. This proceeding arises out of Cause No. 1995-JUV-01540, styled Ex parte James Allen Hall, pending in the 289th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas, the Honorable Carmen Kelsey presiding.