Arthur v. State

Appellant Kenneth Junior Arthur has signed and filed, through his appointed counsel, a written request to withdraw his notice of appeal. See Tex. R. App. P. 42.2. Because this court has not delivered an opinion, we grant appellant's request. The appeal is dismissed.

DISSENTING OPINION

( Frost, C.J., dissenting)

Appellant Kenneth Junior Arthur did not timely perfect this appeal. This court never has had jurisdiction over the appeal. See Slaton v. State , 981 S.W.2d 208, 210 (Tex. Crim. App. 1998). So, this court can take no action other than to dismiss the appeal for lack of jurisdiction. See id.…