Rogers v. State

Appellant was charged by affidavit with reckless homicide in violation of §47-2001 (a), Burns’ 1940 Replacement (Acts of 1939, ch. 48, § 52).

The affidavit alleged that appellant unlawfully and feloniously drove and operated a motor vehicle over and along a public highway with reckless disregard for the safety of others and thereby caused the death of David Arnett. Then followed allegations that the acts of reckless disregard for the safety of others consisted of driving on the wrong side of the road, driving while he was under the influence of intoxicating liquor, and recklessly running his…