Darrel K. Bowser v. State

Summary

The Fourth Court of Appeals of Texas reinstated Darrel K. Bowser’s criminal appeal after the trial court found that he was indigent, desired to prosecute the appeal, and had been abandoned by previously retained appellate counsel due to nonpayment. The court appointed Angela Moore as appellate counsel and ordered her to file the appellant’s brief by August 21, 2017.

Holdings

1. Because the trial court found that Bowser was indigent, desired to prosecute his appeal, and was no longer being represented by prior appellate counsel, the court reinstated the appeal on its docket.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the appeal should be reinstated after the trial court determined that the indigent appellant desired to prosecute the appeal and that prior counsel would no longer represent him.
2. Whether new appellate counsel should be appointed and directed to file the appellant's brief.

Disposition

other