Estes v. State

WOODLEY, Judge.

The offense is driving a motor vehicle upon a public highway while intoxicated; the punishment, 3 days in jail and a fine of $50.00. ,

One bill of exception presents the sole question on this appeal. It concerns the admission of a letter written upon the stationery of the Texas Department of Public Safety and reading as follows:

“SUBJECT: L-42973/0-39-F. Examination of blood specimen taken from James Alexander Estes, to determine alcohol content, in connection with alleged driving while intoxicated in Abilene, Texas, November 13, 1954.

“Identification Bureau

“Abilene Police…