Haecker v. State

OPINION

W. C. DAVIS, Judge.

Appellant was convicted by a jury of cruelty to animals under V.T.C.A. Penal Code, Sec. 42.11(a)(1). The court assessed punishment at 60 days’ confinement in the Harris County jail. On appeal, appellant complains that the information was insufficient and that the State was permitted to make improper jury argument.

The information alleges that appellant “did then and there unlawfully, intentionally, and knowingly torture an animal, namely, a dog.” Appellant timely filed a motion to quash the information claiming that the information provided inadequate notice and was…