Alexander v. State

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
Alexander v. State, 272 S.W.2d 100 (Tex. Crim. App. 1954)
1954 Tex. Crim. App. LEXIS 2940
Belcher

Alexander v. State

Opinion

BELCHER, Commissioner.

Appellant was convicted for the offense of unlawfully selling intoxicating liquor, to-wit: whiskey, on Sunday, in a wet area, and his punishment was assessed at a fine of $100.

There appears in this record neither a recognizance nor an appeal bond. In the absence of a sufficient appeal bond or recognizance or a'showing that appellant is in jail, this court is without jurisdiction of a misdemeanor appeal. White v. State, 87 Tex.Cr.R. 315, 221 S.W. 283; Skinner v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 252 S.W .2d 167; Braun v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 257 S.W.2d 708.

The appeal is dismissed.

Opinion approved by the Court.

Reference

Full Case Name
John M. ALEXANDER, Appellant, v. the STATE of Texas, Appellee
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6 cases
Status
Published