Medlock v. State

WOODLEY, Presiding Judge.

The offense is driving a motor vehicle upon a public highway while intoxicated; the punishment, 10 days in jail and a fine of $100.

The arresting officer testified that he followed the Cadillac automobile driven by appellant on a public street; that he had observed many persons who were drunk, and that in his opinion appellant was intoxicated when the Cadillac came to a stop and he arrested the appellant. His conclusion that appellant was intoxicated was based upon the fact that he was unsteady on his feet and talked with a thick tongue and a slur, that he smelled the…