Opinion
No. 08-13-00238-CR
12-18-2013
Appeal from County Criminal Court No. 3
Court of Denton County, Texas
(TC# CR-2012-07153-C)
ORDER
The Appellant's brief in the above styled and numbered cause was due November 10, 2013, the Court having granted a first extension of time until such date. As of this date no brief has been filed.
It is therefore ORDERED that the trial judge conduct a hearing to determine whether appellant desires to prosecute his appeal, whether the appellant has been deprived of effective assistance of counsel, and to make appropriate findings and recommendations. The trial judge shall take such measures as may be necessary to assure effective assistance of counsel, which may include appointment of new counsel. The record of such hearing, including any orders and findings of the trial judge, shall be certified and forwarded to this office on or before January 18, 2014.
IT IS SO ORDERED this 18th day of December, 2013.
PER CURIAM
Before McClure, C.J., Rivera, and Rodriguez, JJ.