Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas, 1929

Austin v. State

Austin v. State
Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas · Decided April 24, 1929 · Christian, Hawkins
16 S.W.2d 1081; 1929 Tex. Crim. App. LEXIS 977 (South Western Reporter, Second Series)

Austin v. State

Opinion of the Court

CHRISTIAN, J.

The offense is burglary of a private residence; the punishment confinement in the penitentiary for five years.

It is made known to us by proper .affidavit that after perfecting this appeal appellant escaped from the custody of the sheriff, and that he has been at large more than 10 days. By reason of such escape this court no longer has jurisdiction. Articles 824 and S25, C. C. P. 1925.

The appeal is dismissed.

PER CURIAM. The foregoing opinion of the Commission of Appeals has been examined by the Judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals and approved by the court.

HAWKINS, J., absent.

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