Narrative Opinion Summary
The Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas issued an order on August 2, 2013, in case number 05-13-00023-CR involving appellant Michael Carl Kelley and appellee The State of Texas. The court granted Celia M. Sams' motion, dated April 15, 2013, to withdraw as appointed counsel for the appellant. The order instructs the Clerk of the Court to officially remove Sams from the record as counsel for Kelley. Additionally, the Clerk is directed to send copies of this order and all future correspondence to Michael Carl Kelley at the designated address in the Clemens Unit, Brazoria, Texas. The order is signed by Justice Michael J. O'Neill.
Legal Issues Addressed
Clerk's Duty upon Counsel Withdrawalsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Upon granting the counsel’s withdrawal, the court directs the Clerk to update court records and ensure the appellant receives all future correspondence.
Reasoning: The order instructs the Clerk of the Court to officially remove Sams from the record as counsel for Kelley.
Notice to Appellantsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court mandates that the appellant, Michael Carl Kelley, receives copies of the withdrawal order and all subsequent communications.
Reasoning: Additionally, the Clerk is directed to send copies of this order and all future correspondence to Michael Carl Kelley at the designated address in the Clemens Unit, Brazoria, Texas.
Withdrawal of Appointed Counselsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court permits the withdrawal of appointed counsel for the appellant, Michael Carl Kelley, following a motion by Celia M. Sams.
Reasoning: The court granted Celia M. Sams' motion, dated April 15, 2013, to withdraw as appointed counsel for the appellant.