Jamail v. State

OPINION

SEARS, Justice.

The appellant was found guilty by a jury of the misdemeanor offense of driving while intoxicated (DWI). The court assessed punishment at ninety days’ confinement, probated two years, and a $1,000.00 fine. We find unassigned error in the refusal to terminate custodial interrogation after a request for counsel was made. We reverse the judgment of the trial court.

The evidence reveals that Officer Robert Jurich observed appellant traveling at a high rate of speed and driving erratically. Appellant exited the freeway and was stopped at a parking lot on the service road where…