Smith v. City of Little Rock

Robert L. Brown, Justice.

The appellant, James M. Smith, appeals his convictions for driving while intoxicated and driving left of the center line. He raises two arguments for reversal: 1) the arrest was not valid because the arresting officer did not meet the minimum law enforcement standards and did not have his certificate of appointment with him at the time of arrest; and 2) the arresting officer was without authority to make the arrest.

We find no merit in the appellant’s arguments, and we affirm the trial court’s decision.

The facts are these. On October 17, 1989, at 1:56 a.m., the…