Ross v. State

WOODLEY, Judge.

The offense is driving while intoxicated; the punishment, 60 days in jail and a fine of $200.

Appellant, while driving an automobile upon a public highway at an excessive speed, was pursued by a Texas Highway Patrolman who stopped the car and observed him; described his actions and appearance and concluded that he was intoxicated. A beer bottle, some of the contents of which had spilled on the floor of the car, was found in the automobile after the officer concluded that appellant was intoxicated, and also a .38 caliber Smith and Wesson snub nosed revolver was found in the car.

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