DISTRICT ATTORNEY DANIEL J. KINDRED 38TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FILED IN May 7, 2015 4th COURT OF APPEALS SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 5/7/2015 3:14:22 PM KEITH E. HOTTLE Clerk Keith E. Hottle VIA E-FILING Clerk Fourth Court of Appeals Dolorosa, Suite 3200 San Antonio, Texas 78205 RE: Michael Rivas v. State of Texas Court of Appeals Number: 01-14-00181-CR Trial Court Number: 12-04-10954-CR, in the 38th Judicial District Court, Medina County, Texas Dear Mr. Hottle: Enclosed please find the Brief of Appellee/State of Texas.

My sincere apologies to the Court for the delay in this filing and submission.

If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact me. I appreciate your assistance in this matter.

Sincerely, /s/ Christina Busbee CHRISTINA BUSBEE Assistant District Attorney CMT Enclosures

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