DAVIDSON, Judge.
This is a drunken-driving case; the punishment, a fine of $150.
The offense was alleged to have been committed on May 28, 1953, which was prior to the effective date of the amendment to Art. 802, P.C., making confinement in jail a part of the penalty.
Appellant elected to be tried under the statute as it existed at the time of the alleged offense which authorized a punishment of a fine only.
A traffic officer of the city of...
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