Gallegos v. State

OPINION

SAM BASS, Justice.

A jury convicted appellant, Richard Gallegos, Jr., of bail jumping and failing to appear. After appellant pled “true” to an enhancement paragraph, the jury assessed punishment at seven-years confinement and a $10,000 fine.

We reverse and remand.

Appellant was found guilty of possession of more than four ounces, but less than five pounds, of marihuana on November 2, 1988. He received a five-year sentence. Appellant gave notice of appeal and posted appeal bond. The terms of the appeal bond were that appellant live with his mother in Slidell, Louisiana. In the event his…