Means v. State

Weltner, Justice.

James Means was convicted of permitting an unlicensed person to drive his automobile on a public street. His sentence included six months in jail, six months on probation, and a fine of $1000.

Means allowed his sixteen-year-old son, whose license had been suspended for driving under the influence of alcohol, to drive his car. The son drove the car into another vehicle, resulting in the death of the passenger and serious injury to the other driver.

Means alleges that the imposition of the maximum misdemeanor penalty is excessive and disproportionate, and in violation of his…