Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

Judge's suspension of criminal's appellant's sentence for misdemeanor offense of driving while intoxicated and replacement with community service is affirmed where a trial court may place an eligible defendant on community supervision even if the defendant has elected to have his punishment assessed by the jury and the jury does not recommend it.

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• Decided 02/11/2009
• Published 02/11/2009

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• Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

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