Bludworth v. State

DAVIDSON, Judge.

This is a conviction for the misdemeanor offense of drunken driving, with punishment assessed at a fine of $50 and seven days in jail.

Five days before the date this case was set for trial, appellant properly made application through his counsel to the clerk of the court for the issuance of a subpoena for a witness whom the application showed to be attending school and temporarily residing in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. The name of the witness and his address were stated.

The clerk of the court refused to issue the subpoena, as requested. The reason for such refusal does not…