Motor Vehicles – OWI — sufficiency of the evidence

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//September 19, 2012//

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Motor Vehicles – OWI — sufficiency of the evidence

Robert B. Sonnenberg appeals his conviction for first-offense operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant (OWI). Sonnenberg admits he drank before he drove his motor vehicle. Sonnenberg also testified that he drank after his vehicle had a flat tire but before the police arrested him. Sonnenberg argues that, as he testified he was unable to recall precisely when he drove or how much he drank on the day he was arrested, and as the State’s other witnesses could not provide precise information as to when and how much he drank before driving, the evidence was insufficient for a conviction. Sonnenberg’s argument goes to the weight of the evidence, and we affirm his conviction. This opinion will not be published.

2012AP1025 State v. Sonnenberg

Dist II, Winnebago County, Bissett, J., Reilly, J.

Attorneys: For Appellant: Snow, Todd A., Madison; For Respondent: Weber, Gregory M., Madison; Levin, Adam Joseph, Oshkosh

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