State v. Snyder

OPINION

BYERS, Presiding Judge.

The appellant was convicted in a jury trial of driving a commercial motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant, and possessing alcohol while operating a commercial motor vehicle. On the DUI charge, he received a sentence of eleven months and twenty-nine days, with all but thirty days suspended, and a fine of $500. He received a concurrent term of sixty days probation and a $250 fine on the possession charge.

On appeal, he raises five issues:

1. Is being under the influence of an intoxicant or drugs an essential element of the offense of driving while…