Dennis M. Clapp v. State Texas

This is an appeal from an order denying bail under Article 1, Section 11a of the Texas Constitution. Appellant argues that in making the determination to deny bail the trial judge erred in considering evidence that was obtained as a result of an illegal search and seizure. However, before we reach that issue, we must consider a threshold question raised by the State. Specifically, the State submits that the Court of Criminal Appeals no longer has jurisdiction of appeals from orders denying bail in light of recent constitutional and statutory amendments.