BROOKS v. STATE

No. 27411.

275 S.W.2d 500 (1955)

Ben F. BROOKS, Appellant, v. The STATE of Texas, Appellee.

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas.

February 9, 1955.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Clark A. Holloway, Clarksville, for appellant.

Leon Douglas, State's Atty., Austin, for the State.


MORRISON, Presiding Judge.

The offense is driving while intoxicated; the punishment, 3 days in jail and a fine of $50.

Appellant was sixty years old and the former postmaster of the town of Bagwell. This will explain the deference accorded the appellant by the arresting officer, who had known him for many years.

Constable Burnett testified that he heard a gun fired and went to investigate; that he found the appellant pointing a rifle at Mr. Garrett...

Let's get started

Leagle.com

Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.

  • Updated daily.
  • Uncompromising quality.
  • Complete, Accurate, Current.

Listed below are the cases that are cited in this Featured Case. Click the citation to see the full text of the cited case. Citations are also linked in the body of the Featured Case.

Cited Cases

  • No Cases Found

Listed below are those cases in which this Featured Case is cited. Click on the case name to see the full text of the citing case.

Citing Cases