City of Albuquerque v. Arias

McGHEE, Justice.

In this case the appellant was convicted for driving an automobile while under the influence of intoxicating liquor and for reckless driving, both offenses prohibited by-ordinance No. 685 of the City of Albuquerque and was fined for each offense.

The first ground urged for reversal is that when he was tried on appeal from the Police Court the District Judge denied his request for a jury trial.

Appellant contends that driving while intoxicated is not a petty offense now that'the Motor Vehicle Commissioner may revoke his driver’s license for one year in addition to the penalty…