Taylor v. State

PRICE, Judge.

This is an appeal from a conviction for driving a motor vehicle on a public highway while under the influence of intoxicating liquors.

Two highway patrolmen testified they followed defendant in his car for almost a mile on Highway 31. The car was weaving or wobbling back and forth across the road. Both patrolmen testified defendant staggered when he got out of the car. His tongue was thick, his eyes were glassy and there was a strong odor of alcohol on his breath. Defendant was taken directly to the Columbiana Jail. The jailer testified he did not speak plainly; that he was…