Richardson v. State

PRICE, Presiding Judge.

The affidavit in this case reads, in pertinent part:

“ * * * one Dennis Richardson, whose name is to affiant otherwise unknown, did operate a vessell (sic) or similar device while intoxicated or under the influence of any narcotic drug, barbiturate or marijuana, upon the waterways or upon a river in Limestone County, Ala., *

The statute defendant is charged with having violated is subdivision (2) of Section 97(21), Title 38, Code of Alabama, 1940, (Pocket part). The offense is made a misdemeanor.

The defendant was convicted by a jury. A fine of $25.00 was imposed and the…