State v. Labonte

This was a criminal prosecution under V. S. 47, §10,283 for "careless and negligent driving” so-called. At the conclusion of the State’s evidence, the respondent moved for a directed verdict. The motion was granted and the State brings its exceptions here.

The question before us is whether the evidence as found in the record was sufficient to support a conviction for the crime charged. To answer this, we look first to the statute involved and then turn to the evidence.

V. S. 47, §10,283 reads as follows: "Illegal Operation. A motor vehicle shall not be operated on a public highway, as defined…