West v. State

CHRISTIAN, Judge.

The offense is driving an automobile on a public road while intoxicated; the punishment, a fine of $100 and confinement in jail for 30 days.

Officers testified that on the 13th day of November, 1938, they observed appellant enter his automobile and drive away along a street in the City of Coleman at a high rate of speed. They immediately pursued him and forced him to stop. According to their version, they advised appellant that he was driving too fast and finally ordered him out of his car. Appellant resisted and a fight ensued. The officers testified that appellant was under…