State v. Gillis

This case is before us on exceptions to the denial of the respondent’s motion for a mistrial. The respondent was found guilty by a jury of operating a motor vehicle in Fairfield when under the influence of intoxicating liquor.

The error charged is stated in the bill of exceptions as follows:

“Upon direct examination of Complaining Witness [a Fairfield police officer] by the County Attorney, Complaining Witness was asked:

“Q. And what conversation did you have with [the respondent] at the police station?

“A. Well, he was told his rights and what he could do if he didn’t think he was intoxicated,…