Legal Opinion

Lovett v. State

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

Decided May 27, 1953No. 26461PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MORRISON, Judge.

The offense is driving while intoxicated; the punishment, a fine of $50.00.

In view of our disposition of this cause, a recitation of the facts will not be necessary.

Bills of exception Nos. 1 and 2 relate to the cross-examination of appellant’s fact witness Michael. Appellant had not placed his reputation as a law-abiding citizen in issue. The prosecutor asked the witness if he knew appellant’s reputation for being a peaceable and law-abiding citizen. Appellant objected. The prosecutor assured the court that by taking the stand the appellant had placed such reputation in issue.…

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. Lovett v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1950

3Cited by5 opinions

  1. Small v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1982
  2. Roberts v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1957
  3. Lichtenwalter v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1977
  4. Lichtenwalter v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1977
  5. Waldrep v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1964

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