Wilson v. State

Jack Holt, Jr., Chief Justice.

The appellant was convicted in Harrisburg Municipal Court of driving while intoxicated, first offense, pursuant to Ark. Stat. Ann. §§ 75-2501 - 75-2533 (Supp. 1983). He appealed to circuit court where the case was heard de novo. Immediately prior to trial, the prosecutor was allowed, over appellant’s objection, to amend the charge by upgrading the offense to DWI, second offense. The appellant was again convicted. At issue in this case is the propriety of the court’s action in allowing the prosecutor to amend the information. Our jurisdiction is pursuant to Sup.…