People v. Wagonseller

Defendant was charged with a violation of subdivision 1 of section 1192 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, in unlawfully and knowingly operating a motor vehicle while his ability to operate such motor vehicle was impaired by the consumption of alcohol.

This is a new section of the Vehicle and Traffic Law which became effective October 1, 1960. The arrest was made one hour and five minutes after this new law went into effect.

The information charges that the defendant drove a 1948 Pontiac sedan on a street in the City of Plattsburgh while his ability was impaired by alcohol; that the police officer…