State v. Christiansen

Per Curiam:.

In his sole assignment of error defendant-appellant, Gerold D. Christiansen, challenges the sufficiency of the evidence to support his conviction of third offense drunk driving. While we reject that assignment and affirm the conviction, we must, on the basis of plain error not assigned, vacate the sen tence and reverse and remand the cause for further proceedings.

In the early morning hours of February 13, 1983, an Omaha police officer was driving his cruiser southbound on Interstate 480 approaching the Leavenworth Street freeway entrance ramp. The officer noticed a vehicle on the…