State v. Dragon

The respondent, Clifton Dragon, appeals the decision of the District Court of Vermont, Unit No. 2, Addison Circuit, denying his motions for new trial and judgment of acquittal following his conviction by a jury of operating a motor vehicle over and upon a public highway, U.S. Route 7, while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. 23 V.S.A. § 1201(a). The issues raised on appeal relate to the nature of the evidence presented by the State with respect to his alleged operation of the vehicle upon the public highway and the failure of the trial court to submit an instruction to the jury…