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David Lee Morris v. State

Citation: Not availableDocket: 02-14-00084-CR

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; April 10, 2014; Texas; State Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

David Lee Morris, the appellant, filed a motion to withdraw his notice of appeal and to dismiss the appeal in the Court of Appeals for the Second District of Texas, Fort Worth. The court reviewed the motion and determined it complied with Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.2(a). As no prior decision had been issued before the receipt of this motion, the court granted the motion and dismissed the appeal. The ruling was delivered on April 10, 2014, by a panel consisting of Justices Gardner, Walker, and McCoy. The opinion is not published.

Legal Issues Addressed

Dismissal of Appeal Due to Withdrawal

Application: Since no decision had been issued prior to the motion's receipt, the court granted the motion and dismissed the appeal.

Reasoning: As no prior decision had been issued before the receipt of this motion, the court granted the motion and dismissed the appeal.

Non-Published Opinions

Application: The panel's decision, delivered by Justices Gardner, Walker, and McCoy, remains unpublished, reflecting the procedural nature of the ruling.

Reasoning: The opinion is not published.

Withdrawal of Appeal under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.2(a)

Application: The appellant, David Lee Morris, filed a motion to withdraw his notice of appeal, which the court reviewed and found to be in compliance with the procedural requirements, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.

Reasoning: The court reviewed the motion and determined it complied with Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.2(a).