Koehler v. State

BIERY, Justice.

Otto A. Koehler, appellant, was found guilty by a jury of the offense of driving while intoxicated. Punishment was assessed by the jury at two years imprisonment, probated, and a $2,000 fine.

In his first three points of error, appellant argues the trial court erred in proceeding to trial, and in overruling his motion for new trial, because Koehler had been declared incompetent by a probate court and a guardian had been appointed. He contends this is a prima facie showing of incompetence to stand trial. In points of error numbers four and five, Koehler contends the trial court…