Gillett v. State

OPINION

KENNEDY, Justice.

This is an appeal from a conviction for the misdemeanor offense of driving while intoxicated. Trial was in the County Court at Law. Appellant, Robert Gillett, was found guilty by a jury, despite his plea to the contrary. Punishment was assessed by the trial court at a fine of $500.00 and two (2) years confinement in the Nueces County Jail. Appellant’s sentence was probated for two years. We affirm.

Appellant was arrested on September 3, 1981, the date of the offense as alleged in the complaint and information. On October 2, 1981, appellant appeared, entered a plea of…