Johnson v. State

OPINION

DALLY, Commissioner.

This is an appeal from a conviction for the offense of murder under the former Penal Code. The punishment is imprisonment for life.

At the time of the offense appellant was over fifteen years of age, but under seventeen years of age. The offense occurred on March 25, 1972; appellant was born on March 18, 1957. Appellant contends the juvenile court did not have jurisdiction over him; therefore, its order waiving its jurisdiction and certifying him for criminal prosecution was void. We agree and reverse the conviction.

We are initially confronted with the question of…