Sloan v. State

The appellant was arrested for violation of §32-5A-191(a)(4) [sic], Code of Alabama (1975). He was found guilty in the district court of Blount County and sentenced to one year in jail with 180 days suspended. He also was order to pay a fine of $2,500.00 and court costs.

The appellant sought a trial de novo in the circuit court. He was charged in a solicitor's complaint with violating § 32-5A-191(a)(2), Code of Alabama (1975), operating a motor vehicle while driving under the influence of alcohol, which was amended to charge him with being in actual control of a motor vehicle while under the…