Johnston v. State

OPINION

LAGARDE, Justice.

Jerold Boyd Johnston appeals his conviction by a jury of driving while intoxicated. In three points of error, Johnston contends that he was denied effective assistance of counsel at trial and the trial court erred in admitting into evidence the jail nurse’s notes taken at the time she withdrew his blood. We affirm the trial court’s judgment.

On March 23, 1991, Dallas Police Officers Managhen and Martin stopped Johnston for speeding. Johnston was the only occupant of the car. Managhen smelled alcohol on Johnston’s breath, Johnston had to hold the door handle to stand,…