Stovall v. State

OPINION

SAM GRIFFITH, Justice.

After a jury trial, Appellant Victor Sto-vall (“Appellant”) was convicted of felony driving while intoxicated (DWI) as an habitual offender. The trial court sentenced him to thirty-five years of imprisonment, and no fine. Appellant raises six issues on appeal. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

Background

Around 10:30 on the night of February 22, 2001, two Tyler Police Department officers were patrolling along the northwest Loop 323 when they noticed the vehicle ahead of them failing to stay in a single lane, its front tire crossing onto the dividing stripe. The…