State v. Hayes

Defendant was found guilty of receiving stolen property and assessed punishment at three years’ imprisonment. Thereafter a motion for new trial was filed within the time allowed by the court. However, this appeal cannot presently be considered upon its merits because the transcript on appeal fails to demonstrate that a judgment has been entered.

The purported judgment states (after reciting appearances): “. . . Verdict of jury read to defendant. Defendant renews application for parole. Argument heard by State and defense. Parole denied. Execution of sentence ordered. Defendant permitted to…