Weir v. State
Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
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
- Adams v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1958
- Dolezal v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1917
- Mercer v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1956
3Cited by2 opinions
- Gulf Oil Corporation v. Mrs. Eva Wright and the Standard Insurance Company, IntervenerCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1956
- Gallegos v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1968