Holtzclaw v. State

OPINION

WOODLEY, Presiding Judge.

Tried before a jury on a plea of not guilty, appellant was found guilty of robbery by assault of Minnie Black. Appellant having elected to have the judge assess the punishment, and a prior conviction for felony theft having been alleged for enhancement of punishment under Art. 62, Vernon’s Ann.P.C., and proved by plea, stipulation and evidence, the punishment was fixed at life.

Notice of appeal was given on April 28, 1967, but the record on appeal did not reach this court until September 16, 1969. (Orders extending the time for filing the statement of facts and…