This is an appeal from a conviction for escape. The clerk's record contains a written waiver of appeal signed by appellant, his attorney, and the trial judge. 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). The record reflects that the trial court denied permission to appeal.

Appellant's motion to vacate illegal sentence is dismissed. The appeal is dismissed.

Before Justices Powers, Aboussie and B. A. Smith

Dismissed for Want of Jurisdiction

Filed: December 4, 1997

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