People v. Gilbert

The defendant has been charged with manslaughter for negligently driving his automobile while under the influence of intoxicating liquor in such a way as to cause the death of a fellow passenger.

At the preliminary examination the investigating police officer testified that when he arrived at the scene shortly after the accident, he noticed the defendant appeared “very much disturbed” and he detected the “aroma of intoxicating beverages of some description” on defendant’s breath. The officer elicited po significant statement from defendant at the scene of the accident. However, 1/2 or 3/4 of…