James Charles Ricks v. State Florida

Appellant was charged by information in the Criminal Court of Record in and for Dade County, Florida, with manslaughter. The information alleged that he was operating a motor vehicle in a negligent, careless, and reckless manner contrary to § 782.07, Fla.Stat., F.S.A., causing mortal wounds to another. He pleaded not guilty. The cause was submitted to a jury. The evidence was that he had run a red light while on the wrong side of the street and while under the influence of alcohol. The jury returned a verdict of guilty; judgment and sentence accordingly.