Morales v. State

The offense is attempting to pass a forged instrument; the punishment, two years.

The record does not reflect that a notice of appeal was given and entered of record during the term of court at which conviction was had, as required by Art. 827 V.A.C.C.P.

In the absence thereof, this court has no jurisdiction to entertain the appeal. The appeal is dismissed.

ON APPELLANT’S MOTION TO REINSTATE APPEAL

BELCHER, Judge.

By three affidavits filed in this court, the appellant seeks to show that he gave notice of appeal at the time his motion for new trial was overruled.

This is not a compliance with the…