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· 7/28/2004

Commonwealth v. Butler

Citations

  • 856 A.2d 131
  • 2004 Pa. Super. 294
  • 2004 Pa. Super. LEXIS 2333

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • concluding evidence that the defendant who had been driving erratically smelled of alcohol, had bloodshot eyes and slurred speech, and was unable to stand, was sufficient to establish the defendant’s alcohol impairment rendered him unable to drive safely
  • noting officer observing DUI defendant is competent to opine as to intoxication and driving ability
  • speeding and weaving in and out of traffic provided reasonable suspicion to execute traffic stop
  • police officer who has perceived defendant’s appearance and conduct is competent to express opinion, in a prosecution for DUI, as to defendant’s state of intoxication and ability to safely drive vehicle

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Judges: Todd, Panella, Johnson

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