Hovater v. State

The appellant was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol. The appellant pleaded guilty in district court and was sentenced to six months' imprisonment. This sentence was suspended, contingent on the appellant's completion of DUI school and the appellant's refraining from driving under the influence. The appellant was further ordered to spend 48 hours in jail within the pending 30 day period and was fined $500 and court costs. The appellant thereafter gave notice of appeal.

He was charged in circuit court with driving under the influence of alcohol, in violation of §…