Bone v. State

OPINION

Opinion by:

TOM RICKHOFF, Justice.

Appellant, Joe Bill Bone, was convicted by a jury of felony driving while intoxicated and sentenced to 90 years. The punishment was enhanced by two prior felonies under the Habitual Felon Statute. He now asserts that his trial defense counsel displayed deficient performance by: (1) failing to pursue prejudice among prospective jurors; (2) making offensive remarks regarding drinking and driving; (3) failing to offer any significant evidence in his favor during the punishment phase of the trial; (4) offering evidence during the punishment phase of the…