Ex Parte Nielssen

OPINION

DOUGLAS, Judge.

This is an appeal from an order denying bail on appeal in a habeas corpus proceeding. Appellant was convicted for the offense of robbery by assault. A prior conviction was alleged for enhancement purposes; the punishment was assessed at life.

Article 44.04, Vernon’s Ann.C.C.P., provides, among other things, for bail on appeal, but Section (h) provides:

“If the punishment assessed exceeds fifteen years confinement, the defendant shall be placed in custody of the sheriff and the bail thereby considered discharged immediately upon the return into court of the verdict as to…