Ex Parte Scott

OPINION

MORRISON, Judge.

This is an appeal from an order denying relief in a habeas corpus proceeding in the County Criminal Court of Dallas County in which petitioner sought release from confinement. Petitioner was convicted in said court on September 10, 1970 for the offense of aggravated assault upon a police officer wherein he was assessed a fine of $500.00 and costs in the sum of $45.00. Because he was unable to pay this entire sum when he was sentenced, petitioner was sent to jail in order that he might be confined until his fine and costs were paid. While he was confined, he was given…