Opinion ID: 1286655
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Heading: sufficiency of the evidence

Text: Defendant contends that the evidence was insufficient to support the jury's finding that he had been driving while intoxicated. We do not agree. In reviewing the sufficiency of the evidence on appeal, the question for us is whether there is evidence in the record which, if believed by the jury, is sufficient to sustain a finding of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. In making that determination, we accept that evidence, and the most favorable inferences that can be fairly drawn therefrom, that will support the verdict. See State v. Maves, 358 N.W.2d 805 (S.D.1984), and cases cited therein. When measured against this standard of review, the evidence is sufficient to support the verdict. The arresting officers' testimony regarding their observations of defendant's behavior and physical characteristics, as summarized above, was sufficient, if believed by the jury, as it obviously was, to establish that defendant was indeed under the influence of alcohol at the time he was stopped. The judgment of conviction is affirmed. FOSHEIM, C.J., concurs. MORGAN, J., concurs specially. HENDERSON, J., concurs in part and dissents in part. GROSSHANS, Circuit Judge, dissents. GROSSHANS, Circuit Judge, sitting for WUEST, Acting Justice, disqualified.