Purcell v. State

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
Purcell v. State, 317 S.W.2d 208 (Tex. Crim. App. 1958)
Morrison

Purcell v. State

Opinion

MORRISON, Presiding Judge.

The offense is driving while intoxicated,* the punishment, 45 days in jail and a fine of $300.

Our able State’s Attorney confesses error, and we agree. Bill of exception No. 1 recites that the complaint was not sworn to before any official or person in authority. Barrington v. State, 116 Tex.Cr.R. 11, 32 S.W.2d 837, is authority for the holding that “as a basis for the prosecution upon an information, a complaint supported by affidavit is essential.” See also Addison v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 283 S.W.2d 55, and the cases there cited.

The judgment is reversed and the prosecution is ordered dismissed.

Reference

Full Case Name
Vernie Earl PURCELL, Appellant, v. the STATE of Texas, Appellee
Cited By
7 cases
Status
Published