Legal Opinion

Ex Parte Sanders

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

Decided January 20, 1960No. 31601PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtWoodley, Judge

Appellant was found guilty by a jury and assessed one year in jail and a fine of $1.00 in a negligent homicide case. The judgment became final and capias was issued.

Following his arrest under the capias, release by habeas corpus was sought in his behalf, alleging that he was illegally restrained under the judgment and capias.

The writ was granted and hearing was had, following which appellant was remanded to custody. He appeals from such order.

The contention is that the complaint and information alleged that he was engaged in the performance of an act made punishable by Art. 801 (A) V.A.C.C.P.…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Lane v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1957
  2. Garrett v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1955
  3. Taylor v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1950

3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Ex Parte TaylorCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1972
  2. Ex Parte WilsonCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1964
  3. Ex Parte ShieldsCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1977
  4. Ex Parte ShieldsCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1977

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