IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA

RAMON AGUSTIN MORGA, No. 76884 Appellant, vs. THE STATE OF NEVADA, Respondent.

FILED OCT 1 2 2018 ELIZABETH A. BROWN CLERK OF SUPREME COURT BY DEPUTY CLERK ORDER DISMISSING APPEAL This is a premature appeal from an order denying a postconviction petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County; Michael Villani, Judge.

Appellant's counsel has filed a motion to voluntarily withdraw this appeal. Counsel advises this court that he has informed appellant that the appeal is premature and that he is continuing to represent appellant in the district court and will preserve his appellate rights at the conclusion of the district court proceedings. Counsel further represents that having been so informed, appellant consents to a voluntary dismissal of this appeal.

Cause appearing, we ORDER this appeal DISMISSED.

Piek.

Pickering

Gibbous

- otc1 3 cc: Hon. Michael Villani, District Judge Terrence M. Jackson Attorney General/Carson City Clark County District Attorney Eighth District Court Clerk