Cole v. State

OPINION

DALLY, Commissioner.

The appellant was found guilty of the offense of “negligent collision” in the municipal court of the City of Burleson. An appeal with trial de novo was heard in the county court. This is an appeal from the conviction in the county court. The punishment assessed was a fine of $101.00.

Prior to trial the appellant moved the court to dismiss the complaint because it failed to comply with requirements of Article 21.15, V.A.C.C.P. and V.T.C.A. Penal Code, Chapter 6. The court’s failure to dismiss the complaint was error.

Article 21.15, V.A.C.C.P. provides:

“Whenever…