Legal Opinion

Ex Parte Swindle

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

Decided October 13, 1937No. 19368Published

The opinion states the case.

1Opinion of the Court

CHRISTIAN, Judge. —

Appellant sought release from the custody of the sheriff of Hopkins County through habeas corpus proceedings, and was remanded to custody. Hence this attempted appeal .

In view of the fact that the hearing was had in vacation it was necessary that the transcript bear the certificate of the trial judge. Art. 857, C. C. P.; Ex parte Shaffer, 92 S. W. (2d) 250. The absence of such certificate necessitates a dismissal of the appeal.

Further, it is observed that the record fails to show that notice of appeal was given. Under the circumstances, this court is without jurisdiction.

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2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. Ex Parte ShafferCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1936

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