Johnson v. State

OPINION

in which KELLER, P.J., MEYERS, WOMACK, KEASLER, JJ, joined.

In this case we reaffirm the rule that a defendant’s “general” notice of appeal from a plea-bargained conviction does not invoke the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals.

After their motions to suppress evidence were denied, the appellants pled guilty to the charged drug offenses, pursuant to plea bargains which were honored by the trial court. The appellants filed “general” notices of appeal which, in relevant part, stated that the named appellant “excepting to the ruling of the court, filed this written notice of appeal of…