Harper v. State

Birdsong, Judge.

Edward H. Harper appeals jury convictions of driving while intoxicated and speeding. We affirm.

The arresting officer testified that he clocked appellant driving on Interstate 85 at about 8:20 p. m. on July 2,1981, at 75 m.p.h. When he stopped appellant and charged him with speeding, he noticed a strong odor of alcohol and that appellant’s eyes were red, his speech slurred, and he was unable to stand or walk unassisted. For these reasons, appellant was arrested, his car was impounded, and he was taken to the station for an intoximeter test. Appellant was advised of the implied…