Hammett v. Texas, 448 U.S. 725 (1980)

Hammett v. Texas


No. 79-5050


Decided July 2, 1980
448 U.S. 725

ON MOTION TO WITHDRAW PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI
TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS OF TEXAS

Syllabus

Petitioner’s unopposed motion to withdraw petition for certiorari filed by his attorney seeking review of petitioner’s murder conviction and death sentence is granted under this Court’s Rule 60, where there is no issue as to petitioner’s competence. Such withdrawal does not foreclose an application for collateral relief. Motion granted. Reported below: 578 S.W.2d 699.