State v. Wilson

Finney, Justice:

Appellant Lawrence Wilson was convicted of driving under the influence (third offense) and sentenced to two years imprisonment. We affirm.

Trooper Paul Smith of the South Carolina Highway Patrol was traveling south on Highway 277 on October 8,1986, at 2:30 A.M. He observed appellant’s automobile weaving between lanes as it traveled approximately twenty miles per hour in a fifty-five mile zone. Trooper Smith arrested appellant for driving under the influence and advised him of his rights. As appellant was being transported to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, he stated…