Russell v. State

Pope, Judge.

Marvin Russell brings this appeal from his conviction and sentence of false report of a crime. Held:

1. Appellant first cites as error the failure of the accusation brought against him to charge a crime cognizable under the laws of this state. The subject accusation as originally drawn charged that appellant “did unlawfully, willfully and knowingly give and cause to be given a crime, to wit: . . . .” The accusation was later amended, several months before trial, by leave of court and subject to objection, and charged that appellant “did unlawfully and knowingly give and cause to be…