Honaker v. Commonwealth

*683Opinion

MOON, C.J.

Appellant, Ricky Lane Honaker, contends that the trial court erred in finding that his September 2, 1983 conviction under a West Virginia state law for driving while under the influence of alcohol (DUI) substantially conformed to Code § 18.2-266, and therefore, could be used as a predicate offense for Honaker’s adjudication as an habitual offender pursuant to Code § 46.2-351, et seq. We disagree with Honaker’s contention and affirm the judgment of the trial court.

The Circuit Court of Buchanan County found that Honaker is an habitual offender. This finding was based, in part,…