Richard M. Thomas v. State ( 2015 )

COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE
FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON
ORDER
Appellate case name: Richard M. Thomas v. The State of Texas
Appellate case number: 01-15-00558-CR
Trial court case number: 1411673
Trial court: 176th District Court, Harris County, Texas
Appellant’s court-appointed counsel filed a brief concluding that the above-
referenced appeal is frivolous. See Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 744, 87 S. Ct.
1396, 1400 (1967). Counsel has not, however, filed a motion to withdraw from
representation.
If appointed counsel believes that an appeal is frivolous, counsel must request
permission to withdraw. See id. An Anders brief must accompany a motion to withdraw,
neither the brief nor the motion may be filed on its own. See id.; In re Schulman, 252
S.W.3d 403, 406–08 (Tex. Crim. App. 2008).
Accordingly, we order appellant’s appointed counsel, Clyde Hill Williams, to file
with the Clerk of this Court within 10 days of the date of this order a motion to withdraw
that complies with Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 6.5 and 9. See TEX. R. APP. P.
6.5, 9; Schulman, 252 S.W.3d at 410, 412.
It is so ORDERED.
Judge’s signature: /s/ Rebeca Huddle
 Acting individually
Date: November 10, 2015