Watson v. City of Fayetteville

David Newbern, Justice.

Raymond Wade Watson was convicted in a trial to the court without a jury of driving while intoxicated, first offense, and failure to maintain control of his motor vehicle. He was ordered to report to the Ozark Guidance Center (OGC) for presentence evaluation for the purpose of compilation of an Arkansas Highway Safety Program presentence report in accordance with Ark. Code Ann. § 5-65-109(a) (Repl. 1993). Upon advice of his counsel, Mr. Watson declined to report to the OGC. The Trial Court sentenced him to a fine and incarceration for 30 days with credit for time served…