Blackman v. State

Conviction for driving an automobile upon a public highway while intoxicated; punishment, 45 days in the county jail.

The state’s attorney with this court moves to dismiss this appeal upon the ground that the order overruling the motion for new trial merely sets out: “Defendant then and there excepted and gave notice of appeal.” It is insisted that the order of the court should specifically name the Court of Criminal Appeals of the State of Texas. There are authorities holding in line with this contention of the state. See Sauzeda v. State, 80 Tex. Cr. R. 401 210 S. W. 1098; Hill v. State, 108…