David Benitez, Jr. v. State
David Benitez, Jr. v. State
Opinion
On February 11, 2008, the trial court sentenced David Benitez, Jr. on convictions for debit card abuse and felony theft. Benitez filed notices of appeal on February 14, 2008. The trial court entered certifications of the defendant's right to appeal in which the court certified that these are plea-bargain cases and the defendant has no right of appeal. See Tex. R. App. P. 25.2(a)(2). The district clerk has provided the trial court's certifications to the Court of Appeals.
On February 20, 2008, we notified the parties that we would dismiss the appeals unless amended certifications were filed within fifteen days of the date of the notices and made a part of the appellate records. See Tex. R. App. P. 25.2(f). The records have not been supplemented with amended certifications.
Because the records do not contain certifications that show the defendant has the right of appeal, we must dismiss the appeals. See Tex. R. App. P. 25.2(d). Accordingly, we dismiss the appeals for want of jurisdiction.
APPEALS DISMISSED.
HOLLIS HORTON
Justice
Opinion Delivered March 19, 2008
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Before Gaultney, Kreger, and Horton, JJ.
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