Vern Wilmer Carpenter v. Dr. George J. Beto, Director, Texas Department of Corrections

In this pro se case appellant has failed to file a brief within the time fixed by Rule 31, F.R.A.P., and it is therefore appropriate to dispose of this ease summarily pursuant to Rule 9(c) (2) of this Court. Stout v. Broom, 5 Cir.1969, 406 F.2d 758.

This appeal is taken from an order of the district court denying the petition of a Texas convict for a writ of habeas corpus. Appellant is presently confined on a five year sentence for driving while intoxicated with a prior similar offense used for enhancement of punishment. Appellant filed a petition for habeas corpus in the trial court…