Order unanimously reversed on the law, motion denied and count one of indictment reinstated.
Memorandum:
It was error to dismiss count one of the indictment. The inclusion of the phrase "while under the influence of alcohol or drugs" (emphasis added) in both the accusatory and factual portions of that count does not require dismissal.
Count one reads as follows:
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