Baimbridge v. State

McDONALD, Judge.

The conviction is for driving while intoxicated; the punishment, thirty days in jail and a fine of $50.

It is undisputed that the appellant was driving an automobile upon a public highway at the time and place alleged.

Two officers testified that they saw the appellant immediately after he had stopped his automobile, smelled the odor of alcohol on his breath, heard him talk and saw him walk, and, based upon their observation of appellant’s manner of driving, they expressed the opinion that he was intoxicated.

Testifying in his own behalf, the appellant denied that he was…