State v. Richard Marmolejo

The State appeals an order of the county court at law dismissing this cause. Tex. Code Crim.Proc.Ann. art. 44.01(a)(1) (West Supp.1993); see State v. Eaves, 800 S.W.2d 220, 224 (Tex.Crim.App.1990). The underlying offense is speeding. Tex.Rev.Civ. Stat.Ann. art. 6701d, §§ 166, 169B (West 1977).

This cause originated in justice court, where appellee entered a plea of no contest. That court found him guilty and assessed a fine of $128.00. Appellee then perfected his appeal to the county court at law. Tex.Code Crim.Proc.Ann. art. 44.14 (West 1979). Appellee’s trial de novo was set for August 24,…