STATE v. PRITCHETT


173 A.2d 886 (1961)

STATE of Delaware, Plaintiff, v. Clarence W. PRITCHETT, Jr., Defendant.

Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle.

September 13, 1961.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Thomas Herlihy, III, Wilmington, Deputy Atty. Gen., for the State of Delaware.

Raymond L. Becker, Wilmington, for defendant.


LYNCH, Judge.

Defendant was arrested on April 27, 1960 for allegedly operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, in violation of 21 Del.C. § 4111(a) as amended. That statute provides:

"(a) Whoever operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or of any drug shall be fined, * * *, or imprisoned * * *."

Defendant was first tried and found guilty in the Court of Common Pleas in and for...

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