Jones v. State

Thomas Henry Jones, Jr. was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol, fined $300, and ordered to attend a DUI court referral program.

I

Jones was initially convicted in district court on a complaint (U.T.T.C.) charging that he "did unlawfully operate a motor vehicle . . . in violation of 32-5A-191(A2) [sic] State Code." On appeal to the circuit court, the solicitor's complaint charged that Jones "did . . . operate or was inactual physical control of a motor vehicle . . . while under the influence of alcohol in violation of Section 32-5A-191 of the Code of Alabama." (Emphasis added.)…