Cox v. State

OPINION

On March 15, 1990 this Court entered an order abating this appeal and remanding the case to the trial court. Through oversight, however, we neglected to issue a mandate. This opinion now issues to correct that omission. The history of this case follows.

Appellant was convicted of conspiracy to commit capital murder and, on October 27, 1989, he was sentenced to life imprisonment. Counsel on appeal was not appointed until November 29, 1989, 33 days after sentencing.

Tex.R.App.P. 31(a) requires that any motion for new trial must be filed within 30 days of judgment and sentencing. Therefore…