State v. Lias

The appellant, Don Lias, was convicted in Justice Court on the charge of driving under the influence. He appealed to District Court, and a jury returned a verdict of guilty. He now appeals to this Court.

We affirm.

At about 9:00 p.m. on May 28, 1983, appellant, in search of his business partner, went to a stock car race near Helena, Montana. He purchased one beer and then a second. After purchasing the second beer he was involved in a fight, and the beer was spilled on him. He was injured in the fight and suffered severe pain and disorientation. He then found his business partner and left to go…