Opinion
08-22-00139-CR
01-05-2023
ROY FORD, Appellant, v. THE STATE OF TEXAS, State.
Appeal from the 33rd District Court of Burnet County, Texas (TC# 49738)
Before Rodriguez, C.J., Palafox and Soto, JJ.
ORDER
PER CURIAM
On January 5, 2023, Daniel Mehler, Appellant's retained attorney, filed a motion to withdraw as counsel. However, before the Court considers the motion it will be necessary for the trial court to conduct a hearing.
Therefore, it is ORDERED that the trial court conduct a hearing to determine if the appellant has retained new counsel or is entitled to court-appointed counsel. The trial court shall forward its order and/or findings to the District Clerk of Burnet County on or before January 25, 2023. The District Clerk shall prepare a supplemental clerk's record containing the trial court's order and/or findings on or before February 4, 2023. Further, the transcription of the hearing shall be prepared, certified and filed with this Court on or before February 4, 2023. Therefore, this is appeal is abated until February 10, 2023.
IT IS SO ORDERED.