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Short v. State
387 S.W.2d 50
Tex. Crim. App.
1965
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DICE, Commissioner.

The conviction is for aggravated assault with a motor vehicle, by negligence; the punishment, a fine of $250.

The complaint and information charging negligence are fatally defective for the reason that the act or acts relied upon to constitute negligence are not alleged as required by Art. 408a, Vernon’s Ann.C.C.P. See: Scott v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 344 S.W.2d 457.

By motion to quash, appellant pointed out such defect in the state’s pleading, which motion was by the court overruled.

Because of the insufficiency of the complaint and information, the judgment is reversed and the prosecution is ordered dismissed.

Opinion approved by the Court

Case Details

Case Name: Short v. State
Court Name: Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
Date Published: Feb 24, 1965
Citation: 387 S.W.2d 50
Docket Number: 37710
Court Abbreviation: Tex. Crim. App.
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