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257 S.W.2d 310

Lyles v. State

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

Decided April 29, 1953

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas · decided 1953-04-29

Relies on 151 Tex. Crim. 511 - Hodges v. State

Decided 1953-04-29

MORRISON, Judge.

¶1The offense is driving while intoxicated; the punishment, a fine of $50.

¶2Appellant moved the court to instruct the jury to return a verdict of “not guilty,” one ground being that the State had failed to prove, that the offense was committed in Culberson County, Texas, as alleged in the complaint and information. This motion was overruled, and appellant reserved his exception. The question is properly before us for review. See Hodges v. State, 151 Tex.Cr.R. 511, 209 S.W.2d 611.

¶3There is no evidence found in the record showing that the offense was committed in Culberson County, Texas. Appellant testified that he did not on the day in question, operate a motor vehicle upon Highway 80 in Culberson County, Texas, while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. .,

¶4. The issue having been raised in the trial court, we are not permitted to presume that venue was proven as provided in article, 847, C.C.P..

¶5The judgment is reversed and the cause remanded.

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