Poplin v. State

In his second assignment of error, appellant contends the Information charging him with reckless driving was fatally defective. I agree. He was initially charged with “Reckless Driving” in a written citation issued on August 14, 1985, denominated an “Oklahoma Uniform Violations Complaint.” (O.R. 3) On September 16, 1985, defense counsel filed a demurrer to the Information asserting in relevant part: “The Information does not clearly and distinctly set forth what act, or acts, defendant is charged with having committed which would enable a person of common understanding to know what is…