Chance v. State

Carley, Chief Judge.

After a bench trial, appellant was found guilty of improper lane usage and of driving under the influence in violation of OCGA § 40-6-391 (a) (1). He appeals from the judgments of conviction and sentences entered on the trial court’s findings of guilt and from the denial of his motion for new trial.

1. Over objection, law enforcement officers were permitted to testify that, based upon their personal observations, it was their opinions that appellant was under the influence of alcohol to the extent that he was rendered a less safe driver. The trial court’s refusal to sustain…