Bates v. State

OPINION

WOODLEY, Presiding Judge.

The offense is robbery by assault; the punishment, enhanced under Art. 62 Vernon’s Ann.P.C. by a prior conviction for felony theft, life.

Sentence was pronounced and notice of appeal was given on March 25, 1968.

Appellant was represented at his trial and on appeal by court appointed counsel and was furnished an appellate record including a transcript of the court reporter’s notes, because of his indigency.

The record on appeal was approved on July 10, 1968, after notice by certified mail had been given on June 24, 1968, and no objections made.

Following numerous…