Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
Ex Parte Alton McIVER, Jr.
April 11, 19791979 Tex. Crim. App. LEXIS 1395
Summary
The Court held that under Article 42.12 a jury may not impose confinement while only the fine is placed on probation; such a verdict, judgment, and sentence are void. Accordingly, the habeas corpus petition was granted and the appellant was ordered released from all custody.