Matthis v. State

WOODLEY, Presiding Judge.

The offense is driving a motor vehicle upon a public highway while intoxicated; the punishment, 3 days in jail and a fine of $100.

The sufficiency of the evidence is not questioned. Including the testimony of the appellant, it shows that when arrested appellant was driving his automobile upon a public highway in Dallas with a metal City of Dallas danger marker or sign lying across the hood of the car. The sign was described as some 6 feet tall, including the post, the face of the sign being about three feet tall and around eight inches wide.

The arresting officers, and…