Riley v. State

Deen, Presiding Judge.

Douglas Morgan Riley was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. The trooper who made the arrest testified as to outward indicia of intoxication, and a “breathalyzer” test administered immediately subsequent to the arrest showed a blood alcohol level of .14%. When the case was called for trial, appellant’s attorney rose from his seat in the jury array and requested a continuance on the ground that he had been called for jury duty and had not had time to prepare the case. The court denied the motion, and the trial proceeded.

A Clarke County jury…