Wadsworth v. State

WALDEN, Chief Judge.

Edward Arthur Wadsworth was tried by jury and convicted of manslaughter by an intoxicated motorist under F.S.A. § 860.01. He appeals. We reverse.

*837Wadsworth operated a motor vehicle which collided with another resulting- in death to one of the occupants. There was abundant and convincing testimony by several witnesses that Wadsworth was intoxicated at the time. There was also testimony that an empty miniature vodka bottle was found in the Wadsworth vehicle following the collision.

The defendant did not testify or offer any witnesses, evidence, or defense to the state’s case.

We…