Butler v. State

LYBROOK, J. —

Lawrence Edward Butler (Butler), appellant, appeals his conviction by jury of Speeding 1 and Driving Under the Influence. 2

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

The appellant was charged by information with Speeding and Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor. A verdict of guilty on both charges resulted and the jury imposed a fine of $50 for the speeding conviction plus a fine of $250 and 30 days imprisonment for Driving Under the Influence.

FACTS

At approximately 8:00 p.m. on June 19, 1976, Indiana State Troopers Ron Thomas (Thomas) and Tom Cox (Cox) were checking traffic speed by…