Moore v. State

DAVIDSON, Judge.

Driving while intoxicated is the offense; the punishment, a fine of $50.00.

The information was presented in the name of and signed by an “Assistant County Attorney of Lubbock County, Texas.”

It is insisted by the appellant that since an information must be presented by the county attorney, or in his name, the information is, therefore, fatally defective.

By Article 331, R. C. S., the Legislature authorized the appointment of assistants county attorney, “who shall have the same powers, authority and qualifications as their principals, at whose will they shall hold office.” This…