Morgan v. State

WOODLEY, Presiding Judge.

The offense is drunk driving; the punishment, 90 days in jail and a fine of $100.

Trial was before a jury during a term of County Criminal Court No. 3 of Dallas County which began on July 1, 1963, and adjourned on August 31, 1963.

Judgment was pronounced upon the jury’s verdict on July 9, 1963. The following day the appellant filed motion for new trial and on July 29, 1963, an amended motion for new trial was filed.

The amended motion for new trial was overruled by operation of law when not acted upon during the 20 days allowed by Art. 7SS, Vernon’s Ann.C.C.P. Brinkley…