Opinion
Appellate case number: 01-15-00558-CR
11-10-2015
Richard M. Thomas v. The State of Texas
ORDER Trial court case number: 1411673 Trial court: 176th District Court, Harris County, Texas
Appellant's court-appointed counsel filed a brief concluding that the above-referenced appeal is frivolous. See Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 744, 87 S. Ct. 1396, 1400 (1967). Counsel has not, however, filed a motion to withdraw from representation.
If appointed counsel believes that an appeal is frivolous, counsel must request permission to withdraw. See id. An Anders brief must accompany a motion to withdraw, neither the brief nor the motion may be filed on its own. See id.; In re Schulman, 252 S.W.3d 403, 406-08 (Tex. Crim. App. 2008).
Accordingly, we order appellant's appointed counsel, Clyde Hill Williams, to file with the Clerk of this Court within 10 days of the date of this order a motion to withdraw that complies with Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 6.5 and 9. See TEX. R. APP. P. 6.5, 9; Schulman, 252 S.W.3d at 410, 412.
It is so ORDERED. Judge's signature: /s/ Rebeca Huddle
[×] Acting individually
Date: November 10, 2015