Heidelberg v. State

KING, C.J.,

for the Court.

¶ 1. Bobby Heidelberg appeals his conviction of felony driving under the influence (DUI). He alleges that the trial court failed to instruct the jury on the elements of felony DUI. Finding no error, we affirm.

FACTS

¶ 2. Shortly after midnight Heidelberg was traveling down Highway 84 East in the city limits of Laurel, Mississippi. Officer Larry Hayes of the Laurel Police Department was patrolling the area and noticed that Heidelberg had a broken taillight. Officer Hayes decided to conduct a traffic stop to advise him of a traffic violation.

¶3. After Heidelberg was…