Brown v. State

OPINION

BOB McCOY, Justice.

I. Introduction

Appellant Scott C. Brown appeals from his conviction for Driving While Intoxicated-Misdemeanor Repetition. In one point, Brown asserts that the trial court erred by denying his request for a special jury instruction on the defense theory of involuntary intoxication. We affirm.

II. Factual and Procedural Background

In June 2007, Michael Sands, while driving down a residential street, observed Brown driving towards him in an unsafe manner. Hoping to avoid an accident, Sands pulled his car over to the curb and came to a complete stop. However, as Brown…