People v. Alford

The defendant appeals from his 1966 conviction for driving an automobile while under the influence of alcoholic beverages in violation of CLS 1961, § 257.625 (Stat Ann 1960 Rev § 9.2325).

The defendant was arrested and charged following his involvement in an automobile accident. The arrest was predicated on his staggered walk, slurred speech, and the odor of alcohol on his breath. At the trial defendant testified that he was at no time apprised of any right to take or to refuse to take a statutory chemical test. He further stated that if he had been so advised he would have taken such a test.…