City of Shreveport v. Baylock

HAMITER, Justice.

An affidavit filed in the City Court of Shreveport alleged that Andrew Baylock, on December 15, 1957 and within the limits of the City of Shreveport, “unlawfully did operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor and narcotic drugs.” Specifically, the named person was charged with having violated an ordinance provision contained in Section 19-65 of the Code of Shreveport which recites:

“Reckless driving shall be held to mean the following offenses which are hereby prohibited:

“(a) Driving a vehicle within the city while under the influence of…