Salt Lake City v. Struhs

OPINION

GREENWOOD, Judge:

11 Defendant Mark J. Strubhs appeals his conviction for Driving Under the Influence of Aleohol and/or Drugs, a class B misdemean- or, in violation of Salt Lake City Code section 12.24.100. Defendant argues that the trial court abused its discretion in admitting evidence at trial of two prior convictions for alcohol related driving offenses. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

BACKGROUND

T2 On April 30, 2002, at approximately 4:00 a.m., Salt Lake City Police Officer Gary Trost stopped Defendant's vehicle because, while the headlights were working, the taillights were…