State v. Mims

REINHARD, Presiding Judge.

Defendant was convicted of stealing a motor vehicle. The jury assessed punishment at three years imprisonment. The court sentenced him in accordance with the jury verdict. He appeals. We affirm.

On appeal, defendant contends that the court lacked jurisdiction because of the insufficiency of the information. He contends it lacks the required signature of the prosecuting attorney.

In the case before us, defendant was charged by information with stealing a 1978 Sierra Grande pickup. The information form followed the format formerly required under Rule 24.16 (repealed…