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Vielma v. State

Fourth Court of Appeals San Antonio, Texas
Apr 2, 2015
No. 04-14-00742-CR (Tex. App. Apr. 2, 2015)

Opinion

No. 04-14-00742-CR

04-02-2015

Andres Solis VIELMA, Appellant v. THE STATE OF TEXAS, Appellee


From the 38th Judicial District Court, Uvalde County, Texas
Trial Court No. 2013-09-12304-CR
Honorable Bert Richardson, Judge Presiding

ORDER

On March 9, 2015, Appellant's court-appointed attorney filed a brief pursuant to Anders v. California, 368 U.S. 738 (1967). On March 17, 2015, this Court granted Appellant's motion requesting access to the appellate record. On March 18, 2015, Appellant filed a letter with this Court seeking appointment of counsel to represent him on appeal. Appellant stated he believed there were meritorious issues for appeal. Appellant's court-appointed attorney filed a similar letter on March 23, 2015, requesting the Court appoint counsel to review Appellant's claims.

To ensure Appellant was advised of his rights and understands the process to file a pro se brief and to ensure there are no meritorious issues for appeal, this Court ordered Appellant's counsel to consult with Appellant, to review all issues he deems meritorious, and to advise this Court if an Anders brief is still appropriate. Appellant's court-appointed counsel responded as ordered and now informs this Court she desires to retain the Anders brief. In addition, counsel filed a supplement Anders brief. She also informs this Court Appellant has been advised of his right to file a pro se brief.

The Court is now assured Appellant has been consulted, advised of the merit of any appeal and informed of his rights. Appellant has been provided a copy of the clerk's record. Therefore, if Appellant desires to file a pro se brief, he must do so within sixty days from the date of this order. If the appellant files a pro se brief, the State may file a responsive brief no later than thirty days after the date the appellant's pro se brief is filed in this court. It is further ORDERED that the motion to withdraw, filed by appellant's counsel, is HELD IN ABEYANCE pending further order of the court.

/s/_________

Jason Pulliam, Justice

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court on this 2nd day of April, 2015.

/s/_________

Keith E. Hottle

Clerk of Court


Summaries of

Vielma v. State

Fourth Court of Appeals San Antonio, Texas
Apr 2, 2015
No. 04-14-00742-CR (Tex. App. Apr. 2, 2015)
Case details for

Vielma v. State

Case Details

Full title:Andres Solis VIELMA, Appellant v. THE STATE OF TEXAS, Appellee

Court:Fourth Court of Appeals San Antonio, Texas

Date published: Apr 2, 2015

Citations

No. 04-14-00742-CR (Tex. App. Apr. 2, 2015)