State of Tennessee v. James Walter Grooms

On March 4, 2002, the Hamblen County Grand Jury returned an indictment against the appellant, James Walter Grooms, charging him with driving with a blood alcohol concentration greater that .10% and child endangerment. After a bench trial the appellant was found guilty as charged, and a sentence was imposed of 11 months and 29 days for each count to be served concurrently. In addition, the trial court ordered the appellant driver's license to be suspended for one year, and he was ordered to attend DUI school. The appellant now challenges the lawfulness of his warrantless arrest and the sufficiency of the evidence supporting his driving under the influence conviction. After a review of the record we affirm the judgment of the trial court.