Robinson v. State

OPINION

NYE, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from a conviction of voluntary manslaughter. The jury found the defendant guilty and assessed punishment at 15 years in the Texas Department of Corrections. Timely notice of appeal was given. Appellant was represented at trial and on appeal by retained counsel.

The record is before us without a transcription of the court reporter’s notes or any bills of exceptions. No designation specifying matters for inclusion in the appellate record appears in the transcript. See Art. 40.09(2) TEX.CODE CRIM.PRO. ANN. (Vernon Supp. 1982-83). No pauper’s affidavit…