Schaum v. State

OPINION

OVARD, Justice.

Cy Schaum was convicted by a jury of the offense of driving while intoxicated (DWI). The trial court assessed his punishment at 730 days in jail and a $2500 fine. Schaum appeals the conviction, contending the trial court erred in allowing evidence of his chemical test refusal. We affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Schaum was involved in a traffic accident which he caused by running a red light. Officers at the accident scene determined that, in their opinion, Schaum had been driving while intoxicated and placed him under arrest. Because he was injured in the accident…