State v. Jiles

hThe defendant, Will Jiles, was convicted of DWI-3rd offense in violation of La. R.S. 14:98. He was subsequently sentenced to serve five years’ imprisonment at hard labor, without the benefit of probation, parole or suspension of sentence for the first year, and a $2,000 fine. The defendant now appeals. We affirm.

FACTS

At about 6:00 p.m., on December 27, 2010, the police in Delhi, Louisiana, received a report from a homeowner that the defendant was causing a disturbance in his yard. Officer Roy Williams responded to the call. As he arrived at the scene, he saw the defendant driving a Cadillac…