State v. Pardock

MASON, Justice.

John Francis Pardock was charged with operating a motor vehicle on September 22, 1971, while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage in violation of section 321.-281, The Code. He appeals from judgment following conviction by a jury of the crime charged.

Two Des Moines police officers in a patrol car first observed defendant stopped, slumped over the steering wheel of his car, at a traffic light near Fourth and Walnut. As the traffic light changed defendant proceeded to drive ahead making a right turn at the intersection. The officers followed and after observing the…