Henley v. State

BRIDGES, P.J.,

for the Court.

¶ 1. On July 7, 2002, Charlie E. Henley was stopped by Officer Steven S. Clark of the Mississippi Highway Patrol for driving in excess of the posted speed limit. After asking Henley to produce his driver’s license and proof of insurance, Officer Clark requested that he exit and step to the rear of the vehicle. Upon questioning, Henley admitted to having consumed two and a half beers seven hours prior to being stopped, so Officer Clark then requested that Henley perform a few field sobriety tests and submit to a preliminary breath analysis. Henley consented and was…