Fernando Guerrero v. The State of Texas

Summary

The First District Court of Appeals for Texas reinstated Fernando Guerrero’s criminal appeal on its active docket after the trial court appointed appellate counsel. The court also designated Daucie Schindler as lead counsel and ordered that appellant’s brief be filed within 30 days.

Holdings

1. Because the trial court entered an order appointing counsel to represent appellant on appeal, the Court of Appeals reinstated the case on its active docket.
2. The court directed its clerk to note Daucie Schindler as appointed lead counsel for appellant on the appellate docket after appellant filed notice designating her as new lead counsel.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the appeal should be reinstated after the trial court complied with the abatement order by appointing appellate counsel.
2. Whether the appellate court should designate Daucie Schindler as appellant's appointed lead counsel under Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 6.1(c) and 6.3.

Disposition

other