Jones v. the State

ELLINGTON, Presiding Judge.

A Hall County jury found Brandon Jones guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of driving under the influence of a drug to the extent that it was less safe to drive, OCGA § 40-6-391 (a) (2); driving with a suspended license, OCGA § 40-5-121 (a); and failing to wear a seat belt, OCGA § 40-8-76.1 (b). Following the denial of his motion for a new trial, Jones appeals, challenging the sufficiency of the evidence as to Count 1 of the accusation, DUI. He also contends that Count 1 fails to charge him with any offense under Georgia law. For the reasons explained below, we affirm.

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