In re Jerry Lee Edwards--Appeal from 175th Judicial District Court of Bexar County

PER CURIAM

Sitting: Karen Angelini, Justice

Sandee Bryan Marion, Justice

Steven C. Hilbig, Justice

Delivered and Filed: October 3, 2007

PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS DENIED

Relator Jerry Lee Edwards has filed a pro se petition for a writ of mandamus asking this court to compel the trial judge in his criminal case to: (1) rule on pre-trial motions; and (2) go to trial or reduce his bond. Edwards is represented by trial counsel below.

It is well-established that a criminal defendant does not have a right to hybrid representation, that is, to proceed pro se and be represented by counsel at the same time. Scheanette v. State, 144 S.W.3d 503, 505 n. 2 (Tex. Crim. App. 2004) (citing Patrick v. State, 906 S.W.2d 481, 498 (Tex. Crim. App. 1995)); Gray v. Shipley, 877 S.W.2d 806, 806 (Tex. App.--Houston [1st Dist.] 1994, orig. proceeding). We conclude that Edwards's trial counsel is also his counsel for any mandamus proceeding on the issues presented. Thus, Edwards's pro se mandamus petition presents nothing for review. The petition is denied.

PER CURIAM

1. This proceeding arises out of Cause No. 2007-CR-2668, styled State of Texas v. Jerry Lee Edwards, pending in the 175th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas, the Honorable Mary Roman presiding.