State v. Bond

The question in the present case is whether the substance Toluene is a “drug” for the purposes of Iowa Code section 321J.2 (1991). The trial court held that it was not. We believe it is, and therefore we reverse the judgment of the district court.

On May 11, 1990, Deputy Rick Dolleslager stopped a vehicle driven by the defendant, Michael Bond, after Bond’s vehicle almost forced the police vehicle into a median strip. As the deputy got out of his car to approach Bond, the deputy noted that Bond appeared to be slumped over his steering wheel. As the deputy approached, Bond began to slowly drive…