Scott MacKenzie v. State ( 2006 )

TEXAS COURT OF APPEALS, THIRD DISTRICT, AT AUSTIN NO. 03-05-00731-CR Scott Mackenzie, Appellant v. The State of Texas, Appellee FROM THE DISTRICT COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY, 403RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT NO. 3021959, HONORABLE BRENDA KENNEDY, JUDGE PRESIDING MEMORANDUM OPINION Appellant's brief on appeal was due March 13, 2006. The brief has not been received, no extension of time has been requested, and appellant’s appointed attorney, Mr. Raymond L. Kohler, did not respond to this Court’s notice that the brief is overdue. The appeal is abated for a hearing to determine whether appellant desires to prosecute this appeal and, if so, whether the attorney appointed by the court has abandoned the appeal. Tex. R. App. P. 38.8(b)(2). The court shall make appropriate findings and recommendations. If necessary, the court shall appoint substitute counsel who will effectively represent appellant in this cause. A record from this hearing, including copies of all findings and orders and a transcription of the court reporter’s notes, shall be forwarded to the Clerk of this Court for filing as a supplemental record no later than May 31, 2006. Rule 38.8(b)(3). __________________________________________ G. Alan Waldrop, Justice Before Justices B. A. Smith, Puryear and Waldrop Filed: May 3, 2006 Do Not Publish 2