Branch v. State

Deen, Presiding Judge.

Francis Edward Branch made a left turn at a green light in an intersection after giving a signal of intent to turn left. At the same time, an oncoming vehicle made a left turn. This vehicle was followed by a police car, which turned, followed appellant, and stopped him. The officer testified that the incident resulted in a near-collision between appellant’s vehicle and his patrol car. The officer followed appellant to observe his driving and, after noting it to be erratic, stopped him. The officer smelled an odor of alcoholic beverages on his breath, read him the implied…