Benjamin Kirk Bushner v. State
Benjamin Kirk Bushner v. State
Opinion
PER CURIAM
Appellant pleaded guilty to indictments accusing him of retaliation and failure to appear, enhanced by previous felony convictions. The district court found appellant guilty of both offenses and, pursuant to a plea bargain agreement, assessed punishment in each cause at imprisonment for thirty years.
The transcripts contain a written waiver of appeal signed by appellant, his attorney, and the trial judge. These documents, which reflect a knowing and voluntary waiver of the right to appeal, were signed on the same day, but after, the sentences were imposed in open court.
A defendant who knowingly and intelligently waives his right to appeal may not thereafter appeal without the consent of the trial court. Ex parte Dickey, 543 S.W.2d 99 (Tex. Crim. App. 1976); see also Hurd v. State, 548 S.W.2d 388 (Tex. Crim. App. 1977); Reed v. State, 516 S.W.2d 680 (Tex. Crim. App. 1974). There is nothing in the record to indicate that appellant sought or obtained the permission of the trial court to pursue these appeals.
The appeals are dismissed.
Before Justices Powers, Aboussie and Kidd
Dismissed on Both Causes
Filed: November 15, 1995
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