Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas April 28, 2010, PD-0882-08 (Gonzales v. State)

OPINION

HOLCOMB, J.,

delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court.

In this case, we must determine whether appellant’s 1987 offense was a final conviction for enhancement purposes. We hold that it was and reverse the judgment of the court of appeals.

Background

Appellant Rudy Gonzales was charged with the felony offense of driving while intoxicated (DWT).