Utter v. State

OPINION

TOM G. DAVIS, Judge.

Appeal is taken from a conviction for operating a wrecker without a permit in violation of an ordinance of the city of North Richland Hills. The court assessed punishment at a fine of $101.00 following a plea of nolo contendere.

In light of appellant’s contentions, a brief factual resume is deemed necessary.

The factual basis upon which the conviction is based was a stipulation of evidence entered into by the State and the appellant. This stipulation reflects that on August 5, 1977, an automobile leased from Dub Shaw Ford, Fort Worth, was involved in an accident in…