City of Seattle v. Rainwater

This criminal appeal was certified to this court by the Court of Appeals and we accepted it for review. The appellant, Henry L. Rainwater, was tried before a judge of the Municipal Court of Seattle and found guilty of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor (Seattle Code § 21.26.020) count 1, and of negligent driving (Seattle Code § 21.26.130) count 2. On appeal de novo to the King County Superior Court, appellant again was found guilty of both charges by a jury. Sentences imposed by the court were as follows: $200 fine and 5 days in jail on the charge of driving under the…