Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas, 1940

Russell v. State

Russell v. State
Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas · Decided June 12, 1940 · Graves
140 S.W.2d 1115 (South Western Reporter, Second Series)

Russell v. State

Opinion of the Court

GRAVES, Judge.

Upon appellant’s plea of guilty of the offense of possessing a narcotic drug, to-wit, marihuana, and the waiver of a trial by jury, the court assessed his penalty at three years’ confinement in the penitentiary.

Since his appeal was perfected, the appellant has filed written request, verified by his affidavit, asking the privilege of withdrawing his appeal. The request is granted and the appeal ordered dismissed.

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