Travis County District Attorney’s Office Secures Guilty Verdict in DWI Jury Trial

TRAVIS COUNTY — – On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, a Travis County jury convicted Rickey Bee, 63, of Driving While Intoxicated Third Offense.

For Mr. Bee’s trial, jury selection started on Monday, February 27, 2023, and testimony began on the same day. On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, the jury deliberated and found Mr. Bee guilty of Driving While Intoxicated Third Offense.

Mr. Bee will receive his sentence on April 13, 2023.

On October 10, 2019, the Austin Police Department arrested Mr. Bee and charged him with the offense of Driving While Intoxicated Third Offense.

On December 9, 2019, Mr. Bee was indicted for the offense of Driving While Intoxicated Third Offense.

“Our office is committed to holding people accountable who commit irresponsible acts that endanger our community’s safety,” said Travis County District Attorney José Garza. “We hope this conviction sends the message about the consequences of impaired driving to prevent needless tragedies on our roads.”

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