Bright v. State

DICE, Judge.

The conviction is for driving while intoxicated; the punishment, 30 days in jail and a fine of $100.00.

The evidence is undisputed that the appellant while driving an automobile on a public highway in the city of Houston collided with an automobile occupied by the prosecuting witness, Raymond Sowell.

In describing the appellant’s appearance and condition after the collision Sowell testified that he could smell whiskey or beer on his breath; that he staggered when he walked and expressed his opinion that the appellant was intoxicated.

Officer Gunn, who investigated the accident,…