Chadwick v. State

Ruffin, Judge.

The appellant, Douglas M. Chadwick, was convicted by a jury of the offenses of DUI and driving on a suspended license. This appeal followed the denial of his motion for a new trial.

At trial, Officer Pat Sleffel of the Rome Police Department testified that he stopped the appellant’s vehicle for failure to maintain its lane, approached and asked the appellant for his driver’s license and proof of insurance. The officer also stated that the appellant was unsteady on his feet and there was a strong odor of alcohol on his breath. The officer attempted to administer a field…