Thompson v. State

OPINION

TOM G. DAVIS, Judge.

Appeal is taken from a conviction for burglary of a motor vehicle. After the jury found appellant guilty, the court assessed punishment, enhanced by a prior conviction, at eight years.

Appellant was sentenced on August 21, 1978. On the day of sentencing, the clerk of the court directed the Sheriff of Harris County to deliver appellant to the Texas Department of Corrections. Appellant was received by the Department of Corrections on August 29, 1978. On March 10, 1980, appellant posted a $10,000.00 appeal bond which was approved by the trial court. On January 20, 1981,…