State v. Gleason

McDEVITT, Justice.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Defendant was arrested and charged by a Uniform Traffic Citation with having “operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or with a Blood Alcohol Content of .10% or above” in violation of I.C. § 18-8004, on August 29, 1988. Defendant pled “not guilty” and a trial was held before a jury on.June 15, 1989.

In the early morning hours of August 29, 1988, Officer Alex Carrington noticed a white Thunderbird travelling south on Highway 41 that appeared to be weaving in its lane. Officer Carrington followed the vehicle for approximately…