State v. Buchanan

GIVENS, Justice.

Appellant assigns in substance three errors: first, that the record affirmatively shows no criminal complaint or warrant of arrest was ever filed in this action, or preliminary proceedings had before a magistrate. Such asserted lack or defect was in no way brought to the attention of the -trial court and appellant’s assertion in this regard appears for the first time in his brief.

The commitment, information and cross examination of witnesses as to their testimony at the preliminary examination, show a preliminary examination was held.

The only purpose of a warrant is to bring…