Jenkins v. State

BELCHER, Commissioner.

The conviction is for driving while intoxicated; the punishment, three days in jail and a fine of $50.

It is undisputed that the appellant was driving a truck upon a public highway at the time and place alleged.

Officer Duran testified that he saw the appellant immediately after he had stopped his truck, smelled the odor of alcohol on his breath, heard him talk and saw him walk, and from appellant’s manner of driving the automobile which he observed, he expressed the opinion that the appellant was intoxicated. He further testified that the appellant told him he had drunk…