Commonwealth v. Slider

Opinion by

Jacobs, J.,

On the evening of November 28, 1971, appellant’s Ford station wagon was observed by a police officer to be weaving back and forth across both lanes of traffic. Upon stopping the vehicle, the officer identified the driver as the appellant, Ruth L. Slider. The officer observed that the appellant’s eyes were “red and watery” and noted a strong odor of alcohol. After requesting the appellant to get out of the vehicle, the officer observed her “staggering walk” and slurred speech. The officer then arrested the appellant for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence…