Davis v. State

Ruffin, Judge.

On March 1, 2001, James Phillip Davis, through counsel, filed a notice of appeal challenging his conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol. The following month, defense counsel moved to withdraw, and Davis executed a “Release of Counsel of Record,” indicating that he would pursue his appeal pro se or hire different counsel. The trial court granted defense counsel’s motion to withdraw on May 2, 2001.

We docketed this appeal on October 22, 2001. Davis failed to timely file his enumeration of errors and brief, and on January 14, 2002, we ordered him to file his appellate…