State v. Alfred Anthony Shaw

The State appeals an order of the county court at law dismissing this cause. Tex. Code Crim.Proc.Ann. art. 44.01(a)(1) (Supp. 1992). The underlying offense is speeding. Tex.Rev.Civ.Stat.Ann. art. 6701d, §§ 166, 169B (1977).

This cause originated in justice court, where appellee entered a plea of no contest. Appellee perfected his appeal to the county court at law. Tex.Code Crim.Proc. Ann. art. 44.14 (1979). By thereafter granting appellee’s motion to dismiss, the county court at law terminated the criminal action and effectively discharged appellee from further prosecution. See State v. Eaves,…