State v. Prouty

RAWLINGS, Justice.

Defendant, Dallas Leander Prouty, appeals from judgment on jury verdict finding him guilty of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. We reverse.

December 4, 1970, at about 12:15 a. m., Iowa Falls Police discovered a steel light pole, located about one-half mile from defendant’s residence, had been struck and knocked down. Officer Countryman followed a trail of dark liquid which led him to defendant’s home. Prouty was there seen emerging from an automobile, the right front of which was damaged and leaking fluid. Defendant’s breath smelled…