Nichols v. State

MORRISON, Judge.

The offense is driving while intoxicated; the punishment, a fine of $200.00.

The sole question presented for review is whether an indictment charging one with driving an automobile while intoxicated will support a conviction when the proof shows that he was driving a truck. As will be seen, a disposition of this case hinges upon the definition of the word “automobile.”

Ballentine’s Law Dictionary with Pronunciations defines an automobile as “a wheeled vehicle, propelled by steam, electricity or gasoline, and used for the transportation of persons or merchandise.”

Bouvier’s Law…