Strickland v. State

The conviction is for driving while intoxicated; the punishment, 60 days in jail and a fine of $200.

The state’s testimony shows that on the date alleged, the appellant, while driving his automobile upon a public street in the city of Abilene, collided with two automobiles from the rear which had slowed down at an intersection. Witnesses called by the state, including investigating officer K. 0. Stephens and Police Sergeant C. B. Strickland, who observed appellant after the collision, testified that they could smell alcohol on the appellant and expressed the opinion that at such time he was…