Thomas v. State

VANCE, Justice.

John Willis Thomas appeals his conviction for involuntary manslaughter. The trial court assessed punishment at ten years confinement.

On March 30, 1985, appellant’s brief was due to be filed by his retained counsel. No brief was filed. Thereafter, on April 9, 1985, this court notified counsel that his brief was overdue and would not be accepted for filing unless submitted to this court within seven days along with a proper motion to extend the time to file appellant’s brief. There was no response to this notification. On June 17, counsel tendered appellant’s brief which was…