Anderson v. State

MORRISON, Presiding Judge.

The offense is unlawfully carrying knuckles, as denounced by Article 483, Vernon’s Ann.P.C.; the punishment, six months in jail.

The notice of appeal found in the transcript consists only of an instrument filed with the clerk of the court. It is well recognized law in this State that notice of appeal must be given in open court and entered on the minutes of the court. This Court has consistently held that a notation on the court’s docket is not sufficient. Williams v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 272 S.W.2d 115. We must therefore hold that an instrument merely filed with the…