Andrew Dwayne Ellis seeks to appeal his conviction for aggravated assault. The clerk's record contains a written waiver of appeal signed by appellant, his attorney, and the trial judge. The reporter's record reflects that appellant signed this document in open court after sentencing and after being admonished of his rights. 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 appellant sought the court's permission to appeal, but permission was denied.

The appeal is dismissed.

Before Justices Jones, Yeakel and Patterson

Dismissed for Want of Jurisdiction

Filed: August 31, 2000

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