Opinion
04-22-00158-CR
05-03-2022
Clarence Edward LIPPERT, Appellant v. The STATE of Texas, Appellee
From the 216th Judicial District Court, Gillespie County, Texas Trial Court No. 7076 Honorable Albert D. Pattillo, III, Judge Presiding
ORDER
Lori I. Valenzuela, Justice
After appellant's conviction, his appointed trial counsel, Mr. Oliver Neel, filed a motion to withdraw as trial counsel, which the trial court granted on April 7, 2022. On April 22, 2022, Mr. Neel filed a motion with this court asking that the appeal be abated and remanded to the trial court for appointment of appellate counsel. On April 26, 2022, the trial court appointed Mr. Neel as appellate counsel for appellant. On April 27, 022, Mr. Neel filed a notice of appearance and a waiver of his motion to abate. Therefore, the Motion to Abate Appeal and for Appointment of New Counsel is DENIED AS MOOT.