Whisler v. State

OPINION

By the Court,

Parraguirre, J.:

This is an appeal from a verdict finding appellant, Douglas Whisler, guilty of driving while under the influence of controlled substances or chemicals. On appeal, Whisler contends that the district judge erred in admitting evidence of Whisler’s prior felony conviction, denying his motion in limine, refusing a proffered jury instruction on involuntary intoxication, and misinterpreting NRS 484.379. We hold that the district court properly admitted evidence of Whisler’s prior conviction and that his involuntary intoxication defense is without merit.…