City of Eugene v. Reed

Defendant was convicted of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. He appeals, urging (1) that he was not effectively advised of his rights before making incriminating statements, and (2) that the court erred in refusing to instruct the jury that to convict they must find defendant’s ability to operate his automobile was impaired solely by intoxicating liquor.

We concur with the trial court’s finding that defendant was properly advised of his rights, understood them and waived them in making the statements in question. This finding had as a basis the testimony of two…