Ex Parte Sanford

OPINION

DOUGLAS, Judge.

This is a post-conviction application for writ of habeas corpus filed pursuant to Article 11.07, V.A.C.C.P.

Petitioner was convicted in Cause No. 17121 in the 54th Judicial District Court of McLennan County of theft of edible meat. The punishment, enhanced under the provisions of Article 63, V.A.P.C. (1925), was assessed by the jury at life. Upon appeal, this Court affirmed the judgment on March 14, 1973. 492 S.W.2d 581.

On August 26, 1977, petitioner filed an application for writ of habeas corpus in the trial court contending that a 1960 robbery by assault conviction in…