Coker v. State

DAVIDSON, Judge.

This is a conviction for drunk driving, with punishment assessed at a fine of $250.

According to the state’s testimony, appellant, while driving a taxicab, struck the rear of and ran into the automobile of Houles while waiting on a signal light.

Houles, who assisted appellant out of the taxicab, testified that appellant was intoxicated at the time and under the influence of intoxicating liquor. Two members of the Houston police department who arrived at the scene soon after the collision corroborated the witness Houles as to appellant’s intoxication.

Appellant, testifying as a…