Gowans v. State

OPINION

MICHOL O’CONNOR, Justice.

A jury found Rodney Gowans, the appellant, guilty of intoxication manslaughter and assessed punishment at 60 years confinement. We affirm.

Factual Background

At approximately 3:30 p.m. on an August day, George Sims (the complainant) was sitting in his parked car in the driveway of a private home located just off State Highway 30. The appellant was driving his car on Highway 30, when he suddenly veered off the highway and into the driveway. The appellant’s car struck the passenger side of the complainant’s car with enough force to send the complainant’s car off…