Raffaelli v. State

OPINION

GRANT, Justice.

Stephen Raffaelli appeals from a conviction for driving while intoxicated. A jury found Raffaelli guilty, assessed punishment at two years’ imprisonment, probated, and a $2,000 fine.

Raffaelli contends that the trial court erred in ruling that the police legally stopped his vehicle, in admitting a videotape showing him exercising his right to remain silent, in refusing to grant a mistrial when the prosecutor argued outside the record, and in allowing the prosecutor to state that Raffaelli was represented by two well-paid attorneys.

Bowie County Sheriffs Deputy Joe Rochelle…