Ex parte Lanham

OPINION

BELCHER, Judge.

This is an appeal from an order entered on a hearing denying appellant’s application for writ of habeas corpus.

No transcript which reflects the evidence adduced at the guilt stage of the trial on the merits is contained in the record.

The petitioner alleges and the record shows that he was convicted of aggravated assault on April 17, 1970, and his punishment was assessed at a fine of $1,000 and two years in jail. Notice of appeal was given from said conviction and the trial court set the appeal bond at $10,000. It is contended that the bond is excessive for the reason…