Bolin v. State

OPINION

DALLY, Commissioner.

The conviction is for the felony offense of driving a motor vehicle upon a public highway while intoxicated (Article 802b, Vernon’s Ann.P.C.); the punishment, a fine of $1500.00.

The appellant entered a plea of not guilty before a jury, but elected to have the judge assess his punishment.

The evidence shows that the automobile being driven by the appellant on a public highway was observed by a police officer to be weaving on the road and “bouncing off the curb” of the dividing median on several occasions. The officer testified that after he was stopped, the appellant…