Sarratt v. State

OPINION

ROBERTS, Judge.

This is an appeal from an order revoking probation.

The appellant was convicted on May 29, 1975, of “unlawful possession of a criminal instrument, to-wit: a forged prescription.” His punishment was assessed at two years, probated. Later, on May 13, 1976, appellant’s probation was revoked and sentence was imposed.

Appellant contends that the conviction is void because the district court did not have jurisdiction. We agree and reverse. See Standley v. State, 517 S.W.2d 538 (Tex.Cr.App.1975), and Ramirez v. State, 486 S.W.2d 373 (Tex.Cr.App.1972).

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