McLarty v. State

Birdsong, Presiding Judge.

The defendant, Scott McLarty, appeals his conviction for the offense of driving under the influence of intoxicants. On the evening of August 16, 1983, the Chief of Police of Statham, Georgia, was sitting in his patrol car by the side of U. S. 29, which traverses Statham. The speed limit is 35 miles per hour. The chief observed defendant drive his 1982 Pontiac Trans Am through Statham at a speed he estimated at “about 60 to 65.” The officer turned on his blue lights and siren of his police car and started pursuit. The chase led through Barrow County, through Oconee…