Blevins v. Town of Marion

In this appeal from a conviction of driving while intoxicated, the sole question before us is whether the trial court gave due consideration to the defendant’s motion to admit him to an alcohol rehabilitation program.

Michael Ray Blevins was convicted in the general district court of driving while intoxicated. He appealed to the circuit court, waived jury trial, and was again found guilty in a trial de novo. The court then inquired whether Blevins had any previous convictions of like character. Defense counsel replied, “Prior to 1975, Your Honor, I believe it was 1971.” The prosecution waived…