State v. Sanford

This is a prosecution for operating an automobile on a public highway while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, an offense under the provisions of V. S. 47, §10,287, and comes here upon the respondent’s exceptions after a verdict of guilty and judgment thereon. The only exception briefed is to the denial of respondent’s motion for a directed verdict made at the conclusion of the State’s case and renewed after the respondent had rested without introducing any evidence.

Viewed most favorably to the State the evidence tended to show the following facts: In response to information received…