State v. Robinett

TROUT, Justice.

This is an appeal from a jury verdict convicting Richard Robinett (Robinett) of aggravated driving under the influence (DUI) and vehicular manslaughter.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On May 11, 2001, Robinett, his daughter Patricia Robinett (Patricia), and his brother-in-law Russell Lawrence (Lawrence), were drinking at a bar in Lewiston. At 2:25 a.m., they left in Robinett’s car with Robinett driving, Patricia in the front passenger seat and Lawrence in the back seat. At a curve in the road, the car went off the road and collided with several trees. Police were notified…