State v. Daniels

OPINION

CADENA, Chief Justice.

In these 6 cases the State, appealing from an order of the trial court granting defendant’s motion for new trial, seeks an extension of time within which to file the statement of facts. We deny the extension because the motions for extension of time were not filed within the time prescribed by TEX.R.APP.P. 54(c).

When the State appeals from an order granting a new trial in a criminal case, it must perfect its appeal no later than the 15th day after the date on which the order was entered. TEX.CODE CRIM.PROC. ANN. art. 44.01(d) (Vernon Supp.1989). Although the…