Ex Parte Gibson

MORROW, Presiding Judge.

Relator seeks his release from custody of the Sheriif of DeWitt County by way of writ of habeas corpus.

Relator was charged with a felony. He was released on bail and remained at large until and during his trial. Upon the return of a verdict of guilty he surrendered to the sheriff and was held in custody pending his appeal. His appeal resulted in a reversal and the mandate of this court was returned to the district clerk of DeWitt County on the 3rd day of April, 1926. He contends that since the filing of the mandate mentioned, his custody has been illegal for the reason…