State v. Nelson

Connolly, Judge.

This appeal arises from the convictions of the appellant, Richard M. Nelson, of driving while under the influence of alcohol, third offense, and refusing to submit to a chemical blood, breath, or urine test. Nelson appealed his county court convictions to the district court on grounds that the trial court had committed prejudicial error by giving an improper jury instruction on the meaning of “under the influence of alcoholic liquor.” The district court affirmed the judgment of the county court. The State contends that Nelson’s assignment of error concerning the jury…