City of Shreveport v. Bryson

HAWTHORNE, Justice.

Relatrix was charged in the city court of Shreveport, Louisiana, with the crime of operating a motor vehicle in a careless and reckless manner on the streets of that city, the charge in the affidavit reading as follows :

“Unlawfully did operate motor vehicle in a careless and reckless manner on the streets of the city of Shreveport, Louisiana in that he [she] did operate said vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.”

A motion to quash filed by relatrix was overruled, and she was tried, convicted, and sentenced to pay a fine of $100 and to serve 30…