Kirkland v. State

BOWEN, Judge.

Billy Wayne Kirkland was convicted for driving under the influence of alcohol in violation of Ala.Code 1975, § 32-5A-191(a)(2). He was fined $500.00 and court costs.

On December 31, 1987, Alabama State Trooper Fenton Jenkins stopped the automobile being driven by the defendant for traveling 81 m.p.h. in a 55 m.p.h. speed zone. At the scene, Trooper Jenkins arrested the defendant for speeding and for driving under the influence of alcohol. He transported the defendant to the Daphne Police Department and administered the In-toxilyzer 5000 breath test. The defendant’s blood-alcohol…