Brad Lyle Bokemeyer v. State

OPINION

JANE BLAND, Justice.

A jury convicted Brad Lyle Bokemeyer of driving while intoxicated. See Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 49.04 (West 2003). The trial court assessed his punishment at 180 days’ confinement, probated for one year, and a $1000 fine. On appeal, Bokemeyer contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion for mistrial on the ground that the prosecutor communicated with jurors in violation of article 36.22 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. 1 See Tex.Code CRiM. PROC. Ann. art. 36.22 (West 2006). We hold that the trial court did not abuse its discretion and therefore…