Opinion
NO. 03-14-00088-CRNO. 03-14-00408-CR
03-13-2015
Darius Dontae Lovings, Appellant v. The State of Texas, Appellee
FROM THE DISTRICT COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY, 390TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
NOS. D-1-DC-12-301231 & D-1-DC-12-203247,
THE HONORABLE JULIE H. KOKUREK, JUDGE PRESIDING
ORDER AND MEMORANDUM OPINION
PER CURIAM
After the clerk of this Court sent a letter notifying appellant's court-appointed counsel, Paul Evans, that the brief in these appeals was overdue, counsel filed a motion requesting an extension of time to file the brief. We granted the extension, advising counsel that no further extensions would be granted. To date, the brief has not been tendered for filing and is once again overdue.
We abate this appeal and remand the case to the trial court. The trial court shall conduct a hearing to determine whether appellant desires to prosecute this appeal and, if so, whether counsel has abandoned the appeal. See Tex. R. App. P. 38.8(b)(2), (3). The court shall make appropriate written findings and recommendations. See Tex. R. App. P. 38.8(b)(2), (3). If necessary, the court shall appoint substitute counsel who will effectively represent appellant in this appeal. Following the hearing, which shall be transcribed, the trial court shall order the appropriate supplemental clerk's and reporter's records—including all findings and orders—to be prepared and forwarded to this Court no later than April 10, 2015. See Tex. R. App. P. 38.8(b)(3).
It is so ordered on this the 13th day of March, 2015. Before Justices Puryear, Pemberton, and Bourland Abated and Remanded Filed: March 13, 2015 Do Not Publish