Jasper v. State

OPINION

MORRISON, Judge.

The offense is contributing to the delinquency of a minor; the punishment, a fine of $500.00 and three months in jail.

The record discloses neither a recognizance nor an appeal bond. The offense being a misdemeanor, this Court is without jurisdiction in the absence of a sufficient appeal bond or recognizance or a showing that appellant is in jail. Alexander v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 272 S.W.2d 100 and Griffin v. State, 160 Tex.Cr.R. 478, 272 S.W.2d 526.

The appeal is dismissed.

OPINION

ON APPELLANT’S MOTION TO REINSTATE APPEAL

McDONALD, Presiding Judge.

By supplemental…