Rayan Dhanes Ganesh v. The State of Texas

Summary

The Fifth District Court of Appeals at Dallas denied the appellant’s pro se motions seeking appointment of new counsel and a copy of the State’s brief. The court held that the appellant was not entitled to hybrid representation and directed the clerk to send him a copy of the order and the State’s brief.

Holdings

1. An appellant who is represented by counsel on appeal has no right to hybrid representation, including the filing or consideration of pro se appellate motions or briefs.

Questions Presented

1. Whether a represented criminal appellant is entitled to file pro se motions seeking appointment of new counsel and other appellate relief.
2. Whether the appellant should receive a copy of the State's brief.

Disposition

other