Jones v. State

OPINION

SEERDEN, Chief Justice.

This is an interlocutory appeal from the denial of a writ of habeas corpus. By a single point of error, the appellant, Elizabeth Jones, contends that the trial court erred in denying her writ based on the issue of double jeopardy. We affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

Following a minor two-car traffic accident, appellant Jones was issued a citation for following too closely. She was found guilty in municipal court and assessed a fine of one hundred dollars. Appellant now stands charged by Information with the misdemean- or offense of driving while…