State v. Strickland

After defendant was placed under arrest, he was requested by the officer to perform certain tests to demonstrate whether there was appreciable impairment of his physical faculties. The officer stated that he gave defendant “the finger-to-nose test,” and the officer testified that “he completely missed with both hands.” The officer next placed several coins on the floor and requested the defendant to pick them up. The officer testified that “he fumbled with them.” Thereafter the officer gave defendant “the balance, the walking test.” The officer testified that defendant’s speech was rambling…