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Erwin v. State
325 S.W.2d 148
Tex. Crim. App.
1959
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WOODLEY, Judge.

The offense is the sale of whisky in a dry area; the punishment, a fine of $100.-

The complaint charges no one with the sale of whisky, the place for th.e name of the accused being blank.

The information, not being based upon a valid complaint, will not sustain a judgment of conviction. Simmons v. State, 159 Tex.Cr.R. 125, 261 S.W.2d 720.

The judgment is reversed and the prosecution is ordered dismissed.

Case Details

Case Name: Erwin v. State
Court Name: Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
Date Published: Jun 10, 1959
Citation: 325 S.W.2d 148
Docket Number: No. 30837
Court Abbreviation: Tex. Crim. App.
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