Waites v. State

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

Waites v. State

283 S.W.2d 69

CourtCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas

DecidedOctober 19, 1955

DocketNo. 27715

StatusPublished

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Waites v. State, 283 S.W.2d 69 (Tex. 1955).

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WOODLEY, Judge.

The offense is the possession of whisky and wine for the purpose of sale in a dry area; the punishment, thirty days in jail and a fine of $100.

In the absence of a bond or recognizance on appeal, or a showing that appellant is in jail, we are without jurisdiction of this misdemeanor appeal. Braun v. State, 158 Tex.Cr.R. 394, 257 S.W.2d 708; Alexander v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 269 S.W.2d 682; Warren v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 269 S.W.2d 682.

The appeal is dismissed.

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WOODLEY, Judge.

The offense is the possession of whisky and wine for the purpose of sale in a dry area; the punishment, thirty days in jail and a fine of $100.

In the absence of a bond or recognizance on appeal, or a showing that appellant is in jail, we are without jurisdiction of this misdemeanor appeal. Braun v. State, 158 Tex.Cr.R. 394, 257 S.W.2d 708; Alexander v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 269 S.W.2d 682; Warren v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 269 S.W.2d 682.

The appeal is dismissed.

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