State v. Sauvage

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Harman, C.:

Walter W. Sauvage appeals from his conviction by a jury of the offenses of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor (K. S. A. 8-530), transporting an open bottle (K. S. A. 41-804) and refusal to comply with a lawful order of a traffic officer (K. S. A. 8-504).

Appellant’s principal complaint upon appeal is directed toward part of a lengthy instruction given by the trial court further defining the phrase “under the influence of intoxicating liquor.” His objection at trial was in general terms; he requested merely that one…