State v. Murray

Terry Allen Murray appeals from his conviction, following a bench trial, for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) in violation of Iowa Code sections 321J.2(l)(a) and (b) and 321J.2(2)(c) (1993). Murray contends there was insufficient evidence to support his conviction. We affirm.

The pertinent facts of this case are undisputed. Police found Murray intoxicated and slumped over the wheel of his vehicle. The vehicle’s engine was running but it was incapable of mechanical movement due to a nonfunctioning clutch. Murray had apparently driven the vehicle until it became disabled at…