Anderson v. State

OPINION

Opinion By

Justice FITZGERALD.

Manford Frank Anderson appeals his conviction for felony driving while intoxicated (DWI). After finding appellant guilty, the trial court sentenced him to eight years’ imprisonment and assessed a $1000 fine. Appellant brings one point of error, contending the prior DWI convictions could not be used to enhance his punishment from a misdemeanor to a felony under section 49.09 of the penal code. We affirm the trial court’s judgment.

The State charged appellant with committing the offense of DWI on April 1, 2001 and alleged appellant had been previously…