Ray, Jr. v. State

DAVIDSON, Judge.

This is a conviction under Article 802c, Vernon’s Penal Code, which renders the killing of one by an intoxicated driver of an automobile murder without malice. The punishment was assessed at two years’ confinement in the penitentiary.

The State’s testimony amply supports the jury’s conclusion.

Appellant did not testify as to the facts of the transaction. He limited his testimony only to supporting his aplication for a suspended sentence.

There was testimony from the State’s witnesses raising the issue of casual connection between the drunk-driving and the death of the deceased.…