Legal Opinion

Clark v. State

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

Decided March 31, 1965No. 38068Published

1Opinion of the Court

McDONALD, Presiding Judge.

The offense is Driving While Intoxicated; the punishment, a fine of $100.00 and seven (7) days confinement in the County Jail.

Appellant contends that she was assessed punishment without the assistance of counsel; that her lawyer and husband came to see her after she had entered a plea of guilty. The statement of facts approved by the trial court shows that she was brought to court at 9:40 A.M. and asked if she understood the nature of the charge; she answered that she did, and the court asked if she had had an opportunity to consult with an attorney; she replied that…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Carnley v. CochranSupreme Court of the United States · 1962
  2. Ex Parte DavisCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1964

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