Lawson v. State

McDONALD, Presiding Judge.

The offense is Driving a Motor Vehicle while Intoxicated; the punishment, a fine of $100.00 and three (3) days confinement in the County Jail.

The statement of facts, in narrative form, reflects that appellant was driving a Buick automobile on a street in Galveston; that he ran a red light and appellant’s car was struck by an automobile driven by Marshall Wells at approximately 12:30 P.M.; that appellant smelled strongly of alcohol; his eyes were glazed, and he staggered when he walked; that in the opinion of those who saw him he was intoxicated.

Appellant testified he…