Cerda v. State

OPINION

RODRIGUEZ, Justice.

Appellant was indicted for the felony offense of possession of marihuana. A jury found her guilty and assessed the maximum punishment of twenty years’ confinement and a $10,000 fine. We reverse and remand.

BACKGROUND

Department of Public Safety (“DPS”) Trooper Frank Rios testified he was traveling southbound on Highway 59 in Jackson County when he observed appellant traveling northbound in close proximity behind another vehicle. In Rios’ opinion, both cars were traveling in excess of 55 mph, the posted speed limit. He decided to effectuate a traffic stop on both…