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Compian v. State
363 S.W.2d 468
Tex. Crim. App.
1963
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*469 WOODLEY, Presiding Judge.

The offense is driving a motor vehicle upon a public highway while intoxicated, the minimum punishment for which is 3 days in jail and a fine of $50. (Art. 802 Vernon’s Ann.P.C.)

The judgment appealed from was rendered upon the verdict of a jury assessing a fine of $50, but no jail term.

The punishment assessed being less than the minimum provided by law, reversal of the conviction is required. Malone v. State, 168 Tex.Cr.R. 409, 328 S.W.2d 310; Henderson v. State, 167 Tex.Cr.R. 112, 318 S.W.2d 898, and cases cited.

The judgment is reversed and the cause remanded.

Case Details

Case Name: Compian v. State
Court Name: Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
Date Published: Jan 9, 1963
Citation: 363 S.W.2d 468
Docket Number: 35201
Court Abbreviation: Tex. Crim. App.
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