Hopkins v. State

MORRISON, Presiding Judge.

The offense is driving while intoxicated; the punishment, three days in jail and a fine of $50.00.

Highway Patrolman Garrett testified that he observed the appellant’s automobile on the morning in question being driven in an erratic manner, signaled him to stop, smelled alcohol on appellant’s breath, observed him stagger as he walked, and concluded that he was intoxicated.

Patrolman Shields testified that he was at the highway patrol office when Officer Garrett brought the appellant in, that the appellant spoke with a thick tongue, walked unsteadily and, in his…