Torrance White v. State

MEMORANDUM OPINION PER CURIAM. Appellant Torrance White was convicted of possession of a controlled substance and sentenced to ten years in prison, probated. The trial court revoked appellant’s probation and assessed punishment at ten years’ imprisonment plus a $500.00 fine. From this probation revocation, White filed a notice of appeal. He now seeks to dismiss his appeal. In relevant portion, Rule 42.2 of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure states: (a) At any time before the appellate court’s decision, the appellate court may dismiss the appeal if the appellant withdraws his or her notice of appeal. The appellant and his or her attorney must sign the written withdrawal and file it in duplicate with the appellate clerk, who must immediately send the duplicate copy to the trial court clerk. Tex.R.App. P. 42.2(a). We have not issued a decision in this appeal. The motion is signed by White’s attorney. Although WTite did not sign the motion itself, he did sign an affidavit in which he swore to having read the motion and acknowledged that the facts contained in the motion are true and correct. We find that the motion and affidavit substantially comply with the Rule requiring that both the appellant and the attorney sign the motion to dismiss an appeal. Tex.R.App. P. 42.2. Thus, the motion meets the requirements of the Rule and is granted. White’s appeal is dismissed.