State v. Ludley

DONIELSON, Judge.

On September 25, 1989, Stephen Ludley was driving his motor vehicle on Interstate 380 within the city limits of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was stopped by an officer of the Linn County Sheriff’s Department for speeding. In the officer’s opinion, Ludley had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath and showed outward signs of insobriety. Ludley refused to perform field sobriety tests. He was then transported to the Linn County Jail and, at that time, refused to provide a breath specimen for chemical testing.

Ludley was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence…