Martin v. State

OPINION

FARRIS, Justice.

Appellant, Norman Lee Martin, appeals his conviction by the jury for the offense of driving while intoxicated. See TEX.REV. CIV.STAT.ANN. art. 6701i-l(b) (Vernon Supp.1987). Punishment was assessed by the court at 180 days confinement in the Parker County jail and a $500.00 fine.

We affirm.

At approximately 5:37 p.m. on December 7, 1985, appellant was stopped by a police officer for suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Appellant refused to consent to the taking of an intoxilyzer test, was arrested and taken to the Parker County jail. While in jail, appellant consented…