Oliver v. State

Steele Hays, Justice.

Appellant, Robert Oliver, was convicted of violating the Omnibus DWI Act of 1983. On appeal he challenges the sufficiency of the evidence and the interpretation and construction of a section of the act, Ark. Stat. Ann. § 75-2502(a). The pertinent section reads;

“Intoxicated” means influenced or affected by the ingestion of alcohol, a controlled substance, or a combination thereof, to such a degree that the driver’s reactions, motor skills and judgment are substantially impaired and the driver, therefore, constitutes a clear and substantial danger to himself and other…