Ex Parte Cassens
Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
From Williamson County. Original application of habeas corpus asking release from a commitment on a capias pro fine from the County Court to enforce a fine of $25 assessed, against him in the County Court for selling intoxicating liquors to a minor.
1Opinion of the Court
BROOKS, Judge.
This is an original application for a writ of habeas corpus, which was granted by Judge W. L. Davidson of this court.
Relator had a complaint filed against him in the Justice Court of Precinct No. 1 of Williamson County, Texas, on the 19th of August, 1905, which complaint charged relator with the offense of selling and giving intoxicating liquors to a minor in justice precinct No. 5 of said Williamson County. On the 21st day of September, 1905, applicant was by the court convicted and fined the sum of $25. An appeal was taken to the County Court of said county and the cause was…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Ex Parte WhiteCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1906
- Darrah v. WesterlageTexas Supreme Court · 1876
- Ex Parte McGrewTexas Supreme Court · 1874
- Cassens v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1909
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