State v. Bass

SANDERS, Justice.

Lawrence Ratcliff Bass is charged with driving a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating beverages on June 2, 1968, in violation of LSA-R.S. 14:9s. 1 The affidavit in the City Court of Bossier City contained the notation “Second Offense.” After trial, he was convicted and sentenced, as a second offender, to nine months imprisonment in the parish jail. He has appealed.

The defendant reserved no bills of exceptions in the trial court. Hence, our review is limited to “error that is discoverable by a mere inspection of the pleadings and proceedings.” LSA-C.Cr.P. Art.…