Opinion

Joseph v. State

1918 Tex. Crim. App. LEXIS 241 · Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas · Apr 10, 1918

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W. M. Joseph v. the State

Opinions in this case

Majority — Morrow
Addendum — Morrow

MORROW, Judge. This is a misdemeanor case in which the recognizance fails to name the offense for which the conviction was had, or state the penalty assessed. The motion to dismiss, filed hy the State, is based upon this defect. This motion, under the decisions of this State, must he sustained. Art. 903, C. C. P.; White v. State, 68 Texas Crim. Rep., 147, 151 S. W. Rep., 826; Watson v. State, 62 Texas Crim. Rep., 620. The appeal is dismissed. Dismissed. PRENDERGAST, Judge, absent.