Griffith v. State

Hervey, J.,

filed a concurring opinion

in which Keller, P.J., and Keasler, J., joined.

I concur in the judgment of the Court, but I write separately to address the issues raised by Griffith, to explain why I agree with the decision of the court of appeals, and to respond to the dissent.

FACTS

• On July 26, 2013, Griffith was sentenced and filed a pro se notice of appeal. He also requested a free copy of the record. That same day, the trial court issued an order granting Griffith’s request for a free record and appointing appellate counsel.

• On August 13, 2013, appointed appellate counsel filed a…