In Re Glatz

Petitioner was charged with being drunk and disorderly on September 30, 1952. Upon hearing, at the suggestion of the court, the police prosecutor amended the affidavit by writing therein “same being alleged as a fourth offense.” After a plea of guilty, petitioner was sentenced to serve a year in the house of correction.

Section 17-5-14 of the ordinance provides:

“[Intoxication], Whoever is found in a state of intoxication or whoever, being intoxicated, shall disturb the peace and good order, or shall conduct himself or herself in a disorderly manner shall be fined or imprisoned in the workhouse…