Scurlock v. State

This appeal follows a conviction for the offense of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, in violation of §32-5A-191, Code of Alabama (1975). For the reasons outlined below, the conviction is affirmed.

The sole issue presented for review is stated in the appellant's brief as follows: "Whether there were sufficient grounds or probable cause to stop appellant's vehicle and then arrest him for D.U.I." According to the appellant, he was improperly subjected to an "investigatory stop" which resulted in his arrest for D.U.I.

The State's evidence tended to show that at approximately 2:45 on…