State Ex Rel. Poindexter v. Reeves

On October 13, 1951, an affidavit was filed in the City Court of the City of Evansville charging Ollie E. Poindexter, the relator here, with the offense of driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. On October 16, 1951, he was arraigned and entered a plea of not guilty. He demanded trial by jury and the cause was continued to a later date for trial.

On October 24, 1951, and while the affidavit filed in the City Court was still pending, an affidavit charging him with the same offense was filed in the Vanderburgh Circuit Court. On October 29, 1951, he appeared…