Skruck v. State

OPINION

EVANS, Chief Justice.

The appellant was convicted of the misdemeanor liquor violation of permitting an intoxicated person to remain on a licensed premises. The court found him guilty and assessed punishment at 10 days confinement, probated for one year, and a $300 fine.

Houston police officer L.P. Boutle testified that, as part of an investigative team, he entered a nightclub and observed a person who, in his opinion, was extremely intoxicated. This person was later identified as Ambrus Hightower. Officer Boutle noticed that Hightower had difficulty walking to the restroom and had to…