The State has filed a motion to permanently abate this appeal because of the death of appellant. See Tex. R. App. P. 7.1(a)(2). The motion is supported by a copy of appellant's death certificate.

The State's motion is granted, and the appeal is permanently abated. Counsel's motion for leave to file a brief exceeding the page limit is dismissed.

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David Puryear, Justice

Before Justices Patterson, Puryear and Pemberton

Permanently Abated

Filed: November 30, 2007

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