Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

Michael Gregory Robles, Appellant v. the State of Texas

May 8, 20022002 Tex. Crim. App. LEXIS 97

Summary

The Court affirmed the Court of Appeals, holding that evidence of the two prior DWI convictions is inadmissible during the guilt‑innocence phase when the defendant stipulates to their existence because the danger of unfair prejudice substantially outweighs any probative value. The decision also held that the same rule applies even when the State does not allege any additional prior convictions.