Cunningham v. State

Blackburn, Judge.

Robert Cunningham appeals his convictions of felony obstruction, simple battery, and driving under the influence.

On July 25, 1993, Cunningham was pulled over by an Athens-Clarke County police officer for speeding. When asked for his license, Cunningham handed the officer a paper license bearing the name Kim Tarpkins. Because the officer smelled a strong odor of alcoholic beverage coming from Cunningham’s person, the officer performed various field sobriety tests. Specifically, the officer performed the “finger-to-nose” test and asked Cunningham to recite the alphabet.…