Parrish v. State

OPINION ON REMAND

BARRON, Justice.

Appellant appeals from the denial of a writ of habeas corpus. The issue is whether the double jeopardy clause found in the Texas Constitution bars a later prosecution for driving while intoxicated (DWI) where there has been a prior conviction for speeding. Because we conclude that article I, section 14 of the Texas Constitution affords no greater protection than the Double Jeopardy Clause contained in the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, we affirm.

On March 31, 1990, Brenda Fay Parrish was involved in a traffic accident. She was arrested for…