Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas, 1951

Copeland v. State

Copeland v. State
Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas · Decided June 27, 1951 · Woodley
240 S.W.2d 779; 1951 Tex. Crim. App. LEXIS 2232 (South Western Reporter, Second Series)

Copeland v. State

Opinion of the Court

WOODLEY, Commissioner.

The conviction is for the possession of beer for the purpose of sale in a dry area, the punishment assessed by the jury being a fine of $100.

It is shown that appellant, after giving notice of appeal, failed to enter into a recognizance and escaped from the custody of the sheriff.

The State’s motion to dismiss the appeal is granted, and the appeal is dismissed.

Opinion approved by the Court. .

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