Coffel v. State

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice MOSELEY.

Roy James Coffel appeals his conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI), second offense. See Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 49.04 (Vernon 2003) (defining crime of DWI), § 49.09 (Vernon Supp.2007) (providing enhanced penalties for subsequent convictions). In a single issue, Coffel contends the trial court erred by admitting evidence about the technical violations he committed during his previous community supervision for DWI. For the reasons stated below, we conclude the trial court did not abuse its discretion by admitting such evidence.

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