Ex Parte Birdwell

in which McCORMICK, P.J., MANSFIELD, KELLER, PRICE, HOLLAND, and KEASLER, JJ., joined.

One issue in this case is whether a defendant may waive the right not to be twice placed in jeopardy for the same offense. We hold that the defendant may waive the right. We are also called upon *161the reconsider the correctness of a statement in Ex parte Wilson v. State,, 562 S.W.2d 477 (Tex.Cr.App.1978).

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In 1978 the applicant waived trials by jury and pleaded guilty to two indictments charging offenses of forgery. He was convicted of both offenses and sentenced to three years’ confinement. The sentences began…