White v. State

This is an appeal from an order denying a reduction in bail pending appeal. 1

The record reflects that on October 23, 1979, appellant, Charlie C. White, was convicted of the offense of attempted murder. Tex.P.Code Ann. § 15.01 (Vernon Supp. 1982). Punishment was assessed at twelve (12) years confinement in the Texas Department of Corrections. Bail pending appeal was increased from $5,000 to $75,000 under the authority of Article 44.04(d). 2 On November 5, 1979, sentence was imposed and notice of appeal given. Thereafter on December 3, 1979, bail pending appeal was reduced to $40,000.

According…