Clone Kinsey v. the State of Texas ( 2021 )

COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON ORDER Appellate case name: Clone Kinsey v. The State of Texas Appellate case number: 01-20-00088-CR Trial court case number: 1650087 Trial court: 228th District Court of Harris County On April 10, 2021, Cynthia Henley, appointed counsel for appellant Clone Kinsey, filed a motion to withdraw as appellant’s counsel, stating that she has accepted new employment and can no longer represent appellant. On April 15, 2021, we abated this appeal, remanded the case to the trial court, and directed the trial court to determine whether Cynthia Henley should be allowed to withdraw from representing appellant and new counsel should be appointed to represent appellant on appeal. The trial court clerk has filed a supplemental record that contains a “Pauper’s Oath on Appeal,” in which the trial court appoints Jerome Godinich, Jr. as counsel for appellant. Accordingly, we grant the motion to withdraw as counsel filed by Cynthia Henley and reinstate the case on the Court’s active docket. The Clerk of this Court is directed to note on the docket of this Court both (1) Jerome Godinich, Jr.’s appearance as appointed counsel for appellant and (2) Cynthia Henley’s withdrawal as counsel for appellant. It is so ORDERED. Judge’s signature: /s Amparo Guerra Acting individually Date: May 25, 2021