Benard v. State

OPINION

DAVIS, Commissioner.

This is an appeal from a conviction for the offense of “operating a motor vehicle while license suspended.” Punishment was assessed at three days in jail and a fine of $50.00.

The record reflects that the automobile appellant was operating was involved in an accident in Harris County, on November 6, 1969. Appellant failed to produce a valid operator’s license when the officer investigating the accident made a request to examine same. The officer issued the appellant a citation for “operating a motor vehicle without a valid operator’s license in his immediate…