Thompson v. State

I must respectfully dissent, for the reasons to be stated, to the majority’s holding that the appellant is an escapee and that his appeal should be dismissed.

My interpretation of the chronology of the important events of this cause reflects the following:

On August 10, 1978, appellant was convicted by a jury for committing the offense of burglary of a motor vehicle. The trial court assessed appellant’s punishment at 8 years’ confinement in the penitentiary.

On August 21, 1978, appellant was sentenced, after which he gave notice of appeal to this Court.

On August 21, 1978, the clerk of the trial…