Opinion
No. 08-16-00239-CR
06-28-2017
Appeal from the 120 District Court of El Paso County, Texas (TC# 20130D05658) ORDER
Pending before the Court is a motion filed by Appellant's attorney asking that we order the trial court to conduct a hearing to determine whether Appellant wishes to prosecute this appeal. According to the motion, Appellant has not paid counsel's fee and he has ceased communicating with counsel. The motion is GRANTED.
It is therefore ORDERED that the trial judge conduct a hearing to determine whether Appellant desires to prosecute his appeal, and if so, whether Appellant is entitled to have counsel appointed on appeal. The trial court is directed to make appropriate findings and recommendations. The trial judge shall take such measures as may be necessary to assure Appellant is provided with the effective assistance of counsel on appeal, which may include appointment of 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 August 12, 2017.
IT IS SO ORDERED this 28 day of June, 2017.
PER CURIAM Before McClure, C.J., Rodriguez and Palafox, JJ.