OPINION
STONE, Justice.
The central issue presented in this appeal is whether appointment of counsel is timely when it is made six days before a pending motion for new trial is overruled by operation of law. We find that the appointment is not timely and thus abate the appeal and remand the cause for a hearing on appellant's motion for new trial. Appellant Anthony Ray Ditto appeals his conviction for aggravated sexual assault and indecency with a child....
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