Harris v. State

OPINION

DALLY, Commissioner.

The conviction is for the misdemeanor offense of driving a motor vehicle upon a public highway while intoxicated; the punishment is ten days’ confinement in the county jail and a fine of $150.00.

It cannot be seriously disputed that the evidence shows the appellant did operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated. However, it is urged that the evidence does not show that appellant drove the motor vehicle upon a public highway or road.

The appellant left a lounge, got into his automobile, which was parked in front of the lounge, and drove it into the lounge, causing a…