State v. Boardman

Martin, Supr. J.,

Specially Assigned. Defendant Weston C. Boardman appeals his conviction, after a jury trial, of operating a motor vehicle upon a public highway while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. 23 V.S.A. § 1201(a)(2). We affirm.

The appeal presents three issues for review. Defendant claims (1) the investigating officer did not have sufficient cause to stop his vehicle and require him to perform roadside sobriety tests; (2) the trial court erred in admitting into evidence his admission that he had “a couple drinks”; and (3) a jury could not reasonably conclude he was impaired…