Lawson v. State

OPINION

ONION, Presiding Judge.

This is an appeal from a conviction for driving a motor vehicle upon a public highway while intoxicated. The punishment was assessed by the jury at 1 year in the county jail and a fine of $300.00.

The State’s evidence reflects that the appellant was arrested for the alleged offense after an automobile accident in the city of Houson on February 21, 1970, at approximately 5:30 p. m. The sufficiency of the evidence is not challenged.

On appeal the appellant, represented by counsel of his own choice, complains that his retained trial counsel was ineffective. He chiefly…