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Michael Shane Sanders v. State
Citation: Not availableDocket: 01-13-00224-CR
Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; January 8, 2014; Texas; State Appellate Court
Original Court Document: View Document
Michael Shane Sanders was convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm and sentenced to five years' imprisonment by the 149th District Court in Brazoria County, Texas. Following his conviction, Sanders filed a timely notice of appeal but did not submit a brief. Consequently, the Court of Appeals abated the appeal and remanded the case to the trial court to ascertain whether Sanders wished to proceed with the appeal. During a hearing on December 13, 2013, Sanders explicitly stated that he did not wish to appeal, acknowledging his right to do so. The trial court confirmed this decision in its findings. Although Sanders did not file a written motion to dismiss the appeal, the appellate court found good cause to suspend the requirement for such a motion based on the trial court's findings. The Court of Appeals reinstated the appeal and subsequently dismissed it, declaring any pending motions moot. The decision was issued per curiam by Justices Jennings, Higley, and Sharp, with a directive not to publish.