Legal Opinion

Dixon v. State

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided December 9, 1987No. 2-87-002-CRPublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

KELTNER, Justice.

This is an appeal from James Dixon’s conviction for driving while intoxicated in violation of TEX.REV.CIV.STAT.ANN. art. 67011-1 (Vernon Supp.1987). The trial judge assessed punishment at 365 days in jail, and a fine of $500. The jail time was probated for a period of 24 months.

Dixon brings two points of error. In his first point of error, Dixon contends the trial court erred in failing to dismiss the indictment pursuant to the Speedy Trial Act. In the second point of error, Dixon complains that the trial court lacked jurisdiction because the court quashed the original…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Nichols v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1981
  2. Ex Parte EldridgeCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1978
  3. Peterson v. StateCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1987

3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Hoa Ho v. State, Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District (Houston)1993
  2. State v. Hancox, Texas Court of Appeals, 2nd District (Fort Worth)1989
  3. Hess v. StateCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1997
  4. Burns v. State, Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District1988
  5. Sonnier v. State, Texas Court of Appeals, 9th District (Beaumont)1989

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