04/04/2024

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 23-0527

DA 23-0527 _________________ EMMANUEL F. GOMEZ, Petitioner and Appellant, v. ORDER STATE OF MONTANA, Respondent and Appellee. _________________

Appellant Emmanuel R. Gomez was granted an extension of time to file and serve the opening brief on or before March 22, 2024. The opening brief is now overdue.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Appellant shall prepare, file, and serve the opening brief on appeal no later than May 2, 2024. Failure to file the brief within that time will result in dismissal of this appeal with prejudice and without further notice.

The Clerk is directed to provide copies of this Order to all parties.

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court April 4 2024