Bo Jett Littleton v. State

Opinion

Fourth Court of Appeals San Antonio, Texas August 19, 2016

No. 04-15-00594-CR

Bo Jett LITTLETON, Appellant

v.

The STATE of Texas, Appellee

From the 290th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas Trial Court No. 2014CR10770 Honorable Melisa Skinner, Judge Presiding

ORDER

On June 23, 2016, appellant’s appointed appellate counsel, Mr. Pat Montgomery, filed a brief in accordance with Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967). Mr. Montgomery provided appellant with a copy of the brief and informed him of his right to review the record and file his own brief or to retain replacement counsel. See Nichols v. State, 954 S.W.2d 83, 85-86 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1997, no pet.); Bruns v. State, 924 S.W.2d 176, 177 n.1 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1996, no pet.). On July 11, 2016, Mr. Montgomery filed a motion to withdraw in accordance with the Anders brief. Thereafter, appellant retained new counsel. Thus, we GRANT the motion to withdraw filed by Mr. Montgomery.

On August 11, 2016, newly retained appellate counsel, Mr. Travis Ketner, filed a notice of appearance and designation of lead counsel as well as a motion for extension of time to file appellant’s brief. The motion for extension of time is GRANTED. Appellant’s brief is due on or before September 12, 2016.

_________________________________ Rebeca C. Martinez, Justice IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court on this 19th day of August, 2016.

___________________________________ Keith E. Hottle Clerk of Court