Lockard v. Town of Killen

The appellant, Jeffrey Alan Lockard, was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol, in violation of §32-5A-191(a)(2), Code of Alabama 1975. He was sentenced to 48 hours in the Lauderdale County jail and was fined $500 plus court costs.

The evidence tended to show that on October 1, 1988, Officer Mark Parker observed the appellant's vehicle "weaving within its lane" about 18 inches to either side. Officer Parker followed the appellant for about one and a half miles, during which time he saw the appellant's tires cross the center line six to eight inches on two occasions. Officer…