Tennessee Supreme Court

Malcolm Farmer v. State of Tennessee

March 10, 1961208 Tenn. 75

Summary

The Tennessee Supreme Court affirmed the defendant’s conviction for driving while intoxicated, holding that the circumstantial evidence was sufficient to infer he had operated the vehicle while under the influence. The Court reasoned that the car’s location on the highway, the defendant’s presence in the vehicle, and his intoxication allowed a jury to find guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.