Morris Franklin Morgan v. State
Morris Franklin Morgan v. State
Opinion
PER CURIAM
The district court found appellant guilty of the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, assessed punishment at imprisonment for two years, suspended imposition of sentence, and placed appellant on community supervision. Later, after a hearing on the State's motion, the court revoked community supervision and imposed sentence.
The transcript contains a written waiver of appeal signed by appellant and his attorney. This document, which reflects a knowing and voluntary waiver of the right to appeal, was signed on the day sentence was 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 district court's permission to appeal.
The appeal is dismissed.
Before Justices Powers, Jones and B. A. Smith
Dismissed
Filed: June 19, 1996
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