Aldridge v. State

TYSON, Judge.

William Ray Aldridge was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in violation of § 32-5A-191, Code of Alabama 1975. The appellant was convicted of this offense in district court. Following his appeal to circuit court, he was also found guilty of DUI. The trial judge then sentenced him to 12 months’ imprisonment in the county jail.

I

The sole issue raised on appeal concerns the sentence received by this appellant. He contends his punishment was enhanced by the trial judge’s consideration of his five-year driving record. This argument is without merit.

Although the trial…