Sisson v. State

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Defendant was tried before a jury and found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol (“DUI”) in violation of OCGA § 40-6-391 (a) (1) (less safe driver) and no proof of insurance. The evidence at trial revealed that on the night in question, defendant quarreled with his girl friend, Pam Mullins. Defendant had come home “intoxicated enough for [the couple] to have an argument.” When Mullins tried to call 911, defendant “jerked the phone out of [her] hands, threw it on the floor and broke it.” From a pay phone, Mullins telephoned the police and told them she and…