BROWNE v. ESTELLE

No. 82-2355.

712 F.2d 1003 (1983)

William David BROWNE, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. W.J. ESTELLE, Jr., Director, Texas Dept. of Corrections, Defendant-Appellee.

United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.

Modified on Grant of Rehearing January 3, 1984.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Bertrand C. Moser, Houston, Tex., for plaintiff-appellant.

Charles A. Palmer, Asst. Atty. Gen., Austin, Tex., for defendant-appellee.

Before CLARK, Chief Judge, GOLDBERG and POLITZ, Circuit Judges.


Modified on Grant of Rehearing January 3, 1984. See 721 F.2d 1037.

PER CURIAM:

William Browne was convicted in state court for possession of a dangerous drug. His sentence was enhanced by two prior felony convictions; one for violating 26 U.S.C. § 4704, and one for burglary with intent to commit theft. Pursuant to Article 63, Vernon's Ann.P.C. (repealed), the court sentenced Browne to a mandatory life imprisonment term...

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