1 No. 05-14-00806-CR
Ronnie Heath § In the Court of Appeals
vs. § For the Fifth District The State of Texas § of Texas at Dallas Second Motion To Extend Time For Filing Appellant's Brief Appellant, by and through his attorney of record, respectfully requests an extension of time to file his brief. In support Appellant shows: Appellant was convicted for the offense of theft of aluminum in Cause No. F14-53600-H in the Criminal District Court of Dallas County, Texas. The judgment was dated June 12, 2014. Notice of Appeal was filed on June 12, 2014. The present deadline for filing Appellant's brief was January 19, 2015. Appellant respectfully requests an extension of time until January 28, 2015 or until this Court has an opportunity to rule on this motion. One previous extension of time has been granted. The brief is being tendered with this motion. Counsel has been attending her daily criminal, CPS and juvenile case docket. Counsel took several days vacation over the Christmas holidays. Counsel has been visiting her clients in preparation for bi-yearly hearings pursuant to Chapter 263 of the Texas Family Code. This required travel throughout the State of Texas. The ACCEPTED 05-14-00806-cr FIFTH COURT OF APPEALS

DALLAS, TEXAS 1/28/2015 9:48:39 PM

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