Drewett v. State

Finding myself in disagreement with the other members of the panel, I would like to record my respectful dissent.

This is an appeal from a judgment of conviction for the misdemeanor offense of driving while intoxicated. The jury found appellant, Jacquelyn H. Drewett, guilty and the court assessed her punishment at sixty (60) days confinement in the Harris County Jail, which was probated for two (2) years, and a $300 fine. I would reverse and remand for a new trial.

Appellant brings four grounds of error on appeal. In her first ground of error she asserts that the trial court erred in charging…