282 S.W.2d 709
Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
Decided October 12, 1955
Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas · decided 1955-10-12
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Decided 1955-10-12
Cited by 6 later decisions — most recently April 1986
6 state decisions
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¶1Appellant was convicted of burglary and his punishment assessed at 12 years in the penitentiary.
¶2It appears by proper proof that after perfecting his appeal to this court, appellant escaped from the custody of the sheriff. It follows that this court , is without jurisdiction to do other than dismiss the appeal. Art.-824, V.A.C.C.P.
¶3The State’s motion to dismiss is granted, and the appeal is dismissed.
¶4Opinion approved by the Court.