City of Roswell v. Ferguson

LUJAN, Chief Justice.

This was an action for the violation of a city ordinance on November 14, 1957, originally brought and tried before the police judge of the city of Roswell, New Mexico. The accusation was that the defendant operated a motor vehicle on the streets of the city of Roswell while under the influence of alcoholic beverages contrary to Ordinance No. 686. He was found guilty and a fine was assessed against him. From this judgment he appealed to the district court of Chaves County. On trial in the district court the defendant was found guilty of violating the above numbered…