Commonwealth v. Lucarini

LOWE, P.J.,

— At approximately 3:00 a.m. on October 15,1976, officers John Hoffman and Paul Antal of the Whitemarsh Township Police Department observed defendant operating his Chrysler Imperial in an erratic manner. After observing the automobile for a distance of approximately one-half mile, they stopped it and requested defendant to step outside. Officer Hoffman then asked defendant to perform certain field tests, which request was refused. Defendant’s breath reeked of intoxicants, he was unsteady on his feet, and he walked with a staggering gait. Officer Hoffman thereupon arrested…