Moore v. Commonwealth

W. L. Moore was indicted, tried by a jury and convicted for driving an automobile under the influence of intoxicants, and his punishment fixed at a fine of $100.00 and confinement in jail for a period of thirty days. The trial court entered judgment upon the verdict which is now brought in question before this court upon a writ of error.

The facts are not in dispute. Moore drove his automobile from his home to the county seat and while there met two friends who invited him to accompany them to a place where they could secure some “home brew.” When they arrived they ordered their drinks and…