Gonzales v. State

GRAVES, Presiding Judge.

Appellant was convicted of the offense of driving an automobile while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, and his punishment assessed at confinement in the county jail for a period of six months and a fine of $50.00. He appeals from the judgment therein.

Bill of Exception No. 4 reflects that while appellant was on the stand in his own behalf, he was asked by the assistant district attorney the following question: “You have paid fines for being drunk, haven’t you?” To which question the defendant answered that he paid fines; and the assistant district attorney…