Ramadan v. State

ORDER OF ABATEMENT

A jury found appellant, Muhannad Ali Ramadan, guilty of attempted murder and *746sentenced him to 20 years confinement. In a preliminary issue, appellant contends the trial court abused its discretion in denying his application for the record on appeal at the State’s expense. We abate the appeal and order the trial court to provide a reporter’s record to appellant for purposes of his appeal.

Procedural Background

Appellant filed timely notice of appeal, a designation of record on appeal, and an application for a record on appeal at state expense. The trial court conducted an…