Ex parte Salizar

OPINION

ODOM, Judge.

This is an appeal from an order denying a reduction in bail pending appeal.'

The record reflects that on February 18, 1976, appellant was convicted of the offense of indecency with a child, V.T.C.A. Penal Code, Sec. 21.11. Punishment was assessed at ten years, the maximum possible for the offense, see V.T.C.A. Penal Code, Sec. 12.34. Bail pending appeal was increased from $5000 to $50,000, under the authority of Art. 44.04(d), V.A.C.C.P.

On March 3, 1976, sentence was imposed and notice of appeal given. A hearing on bail reduction pending appeal was held the same day.

The…