Legal Opinion

Weir v. State

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

Decided February 17, 1960No. 31,477PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

WOODLEY, Judge.

The offense is driving an automobile on a public highway while intoxicated; the punishment, 3 days in jail and a fine of $50.

Appellant was stopped by Highway Patrolman Swift and others as he was driving an automobile on Highway 87 about 1 A.M.

Six witnesses, who had observed appellant after he was stopped, described his appearance and demeanor and expressed the opinion that he was intoxicated.

An unopened pint of whisky and a pistol were found in the automobile he was driving.

Appellant offered no testimony.

The first ground for reversal is the overruling of appellant’s request…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Adams v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1958
  2. Dolezal v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1917
  3. Mercer v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1956

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Gulf Oil Corporation v. Mrs. Eva Wright and the Standard Insurance Company, IntervenerCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1956
  2. Gallegos v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1968

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