PER CURIAM

Dwayne Cassidy appeals from a conviction for aggravated assault. He is represented by retained counsel. His brief on appeal was originally due June 13, 2003. On counsel's motion, the time for filing the brief was extended twice, most recently to August 16, 2003. The Court has now received a letter from counsel suggesting that the appeal be abated and the cause remanded for a determination of whether Cassidy desires to pursue the appeal (counsel says that he assumes that he does), whether it is "appropriate" for counsel to continue to handle the appeal, and whether Cassidy wishes to retain other counsel or is indigent. The letter does not state any reasons why counsel believes such action is necessary.

If counsel believes that there is good cause for him to withdraw from this appeal (such as a lack of meritorious grounds for appeal), he should file an appropriate motion. See Tex. R. App. P. 6.5. Unless and until this Court permits him to withdraw for good cause shown, counsel is obligated to fulfill his responsibilities to his client. Mr. Revis Kanak, is therefore ordered to file a brief in appellant's behalf no later than September 19, 2003. No further extension of time will be granted.

It is ordered August 22, 2003.

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

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