Townsley v. State

OPINION

GREEN, Commissioner.

In a trial before the court without a jury on a plea of not guilty, appellant was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. See V.T.C.A., Penal Code Section 19.05(a)(1). Punishment was assessed at five years probated.

Appellant initially contends that the court erred in overruling his motion to quash the indictment, arguing that it did not comply with the requirements of Article 21.15, V.A.C.C.P.

The indictment contained two counts, and prior to the commencement of the trial the State elected to proceed only on the second count. Said count, omitting the formal beginning,…