Legal Opinion
State v. Richerson
New Mexico Court of Appeals
Decided March 12, 1975No. 1599PublishedCited by 41 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
SUTIN, Judge.
Defendant was convicted of homicide by vehicle while driving in a reckless manner contrary to §§ 64-22-1 and 64-22-3, N.M.S.A. 1953 (2d Repl.Vol. 9, pt. 2). He appeals. We reverse.
A. The blood test admitted in evidence was reversible error.
Defendant was acquitted of homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. Nevertheless, evidence of intoxication bears upon the question of whether defendant was guilty of reckless driving and is a circumstance to be considered by the jury in deciding the issue. State v. Sisneros, 42 N. M. 500, 82 P.2d 274…
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