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                                                  June 7, 2018

       Franklin Yates
       TDCJ# 02141758
       Lynaugh Unit
       1098 S. Hwy 2037
       Ft. Stockton, TX 79735


       RE:      Court of Appeals Number: 05-17-00686-CR
                Trial Court Case Number:   15-10580-86-F
                Style: Franklin Edward Yates v. The State of Texas



       Dear Mr. Yates:

                The Court is in receipt of your letter postmarked May 23, 2018. Please be advised that
       the briefs have been filed and the above appeal will be submitted in due course, most likely in
       the fall of 2018.
                Regarding your other question, the Court cannot give legal advice. We regret we are
       unable to assist you in that matter.


                                            Respectfully,

                                            /s/ Lisa Matz, Clerk of the Court


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