Ex parte Shirley

OPINION

DOUGLAS, Judge.

This is an appeal from an order denying relief in a habeas corpus proceeding before the Honorable George L. Walker, Judge of the 185th Judicial District Court of Harris County.

Following a conviction for felony theft, wherein the jury assessed his punishment at the maximum of ten years, appellant sought release from jail pending his appeal to this Court. Appellant submitted an appeal bond with himself as principal and Charles W. and Audry O. Burch, husband and wife, as sureties in the amount of $25,000.00. Each surety made in writing and subscribed to the oath to test the…