PER CURIAM

As ordered by this Court, the district court conducted a hearing to determine whether appellant's counsel has been diligently working on the appellate brief and when the brief will be ready for filing. The court found that counsel has been diligent. The court also found, based on counsel's promise, that the brief will be ready by January 12, 2004.

Therefore, appellant's counsel, Mr. Ariel Payan, is ordered to tender a brief in this cause no later than January 12, 2004. No further extension of time will be granted.

It is ordered December 4, 2003.

Before Chief Justice Law, Justices B. A. Smith and Patterson

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