Roy Ford v. the State of Texas

Opinion

COURT OF APPEALS EIGHTH DISTRICT OF TEXAS EL PASO, TEXAS § No. 08-22-00139-CR ROY FORD, § Appeal from the Appellant, v. § 33rd District Court

THE STATE OF TEXAS, § of Burnet County, Texas

State. § (TC# 49738)

ORDER

On January 5, 2023, Daniel Mehler, Appellant’s retained attorney, filed a motion to

withdraw as counsel. However, before the Court considers the motion it will be necessary for the

trial court to conduct a hearing.

Therefore, it is ORDERED that the trial court conduct a hearing to determine if the

appellant has retained new counsel or is entitled to court-appointed counsel. The trial court shall

forward its order and/or findings to the District Clerk of Burnet County on or before

January 25, 2023. The District Clerk shall prepare a supplemental clerk’s record containing the

trial court’s order and/or findings on or before February 4, 2023. Further, the transcription of the

hearing shall be prepared, certified and filed with this Court on or before February 4, 2023.

Therefore, this is appeal is abated until February 10, 2023.

IT IS SO ORDERED this 5th day of January, 2023.

PER CURIAM Before Rodriguez, C.J., Palafox and Soto, JJ.