New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
DRUNKEN DRIVING
 COUNT CONTESTED
Operator, Fined S125, Admits Having One Drink of Wine

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 Peter Dontet, also known as D An Grea, 36, of 49 Queen street, was found guilty in police court today of the charge Of driving an automobile under the influence of liquor and was fined Sl25 and costs with q suspend d jail sentence of 10 days, after long hearing during which he admit ted having had one small drink ot wine prior 10 an accident on West Main street on November 10. but de nicd that he was unfit to drive car.
 He was represented hy Attorneys Israel Nair and Harry Nair. and con- 1onded that the cause of the acci- dent vas the momentary loss of con frol of his car when he took both hands from the driving wheel n save his little son from injury as he fell off the scat in q doGe, Anothe, ear was coming towards Tlamvillo and hedd-on crash resulted.
 Sergeant J. C. Stadler and Officer James M. McCUe testified that Don lot was in house at 79l West Main street when the interviewed him about 5:l5 o'clock. which was about ten minutes after the accident. and he was nnaOe to walk unassistod. There was an alcoholic odor appar- ent and in view Of these findings, to- cether with the admission that he had been drinking. they pronounced him under the influence of liquor. Lieutenant Matthias Rival who saw Dontet al police headquarters. testi- fled that he was not in lit condition to operate a car.
 Dr. J. r. Matters was called by the defense and testified that he exam lned Dontct on Nov. : and found many symptoms of nervousness which might cause him to act some what in the manner described by tho police, after the accident That would not give his breath an aico- hoIic odor, would it." Judge Traces ili asked and Dr. Mattcis replied negatively.
 The defense produced witnesses who testified that Dontct had on" drink of wine and was not unfit to drive car. They were with him when he drove from Waterbury in llaffic and in their judgment he was entirely able 10 drive. but Judge Traceski said the evidence left no doubt whatever in his mind as 10 nontct's GlulI. Notice o( an appeal to superior court was given in $500 5onds.
 GrobowSki Case Nollcd
 Assistant Prosecuting Attorney w. N. Grecnstcin entered a nolle in the case Of John GroboWski. @l, Of 303 High street. charged with driving an automobile while his license was under suspension. Notice was left al the young mans home that there vas a special delivery letter for him at the post office but he did not call for il. and up 10 yesterday it was HndcliVcrod. Tho police, however. received notice Of the suspension and Officer John NJ. I.iebler arrest ed Grobowski.
 Mr. Grcensten told he court that Sergeant Fccney took Grobowski's s license from him and he now has Knowledge Of the suspension
 speeds Through Franklin square
 Norbert Desrocher. 22. Of 552 Park street. Hartford, was fined so and costs on the charge Of speed ms, 10 which he pleaded guilty. Aotorcycle Officer W. P. Hayes tes. t'ied that Desrocher drove a speed wagon at the rate Of 3S miles an hour on Franklin Square on the west side Of the green ab>ut 2:45 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
 Drives Past Walk" Light
 Joaquin Moncrris. 2G. of v West street. was fined $5 without costs for passing "walll' lights on Main street. Acting Sergeant Peter C.. Nabolus testified that he was driy- ing south on Main street about 10. .5u o'clock last night and saw Monerris pass the light at New Britain Ma 'lonal bank corner and also pass th" light in front of city hall. He overlook him at Court street.
 section 42 lo Again
 Mon"nis said he passed only one light and thought it was all right 10 do 70 because Of the latcncss of the hour.
 SalNator Trippc. @l. Of 1a9 Nor gan street. Hartford. pleaded guilty 10 the charge Of violating Section 42 Of the motor vehicle laws and said h" would like to have an eNamina- ilon,' which puzzled the court for a time until Trippc explained that he wanted 10 make a statement.
 On being allowed 10 do so. he told Of having his own truck break down. SO he borrowed his brothers new truck without noticing that the light weight. maximum speed. and carry ing capacity were not printed on the side. Judge 'rrace2ki suspended judg- ment on payment of costs. Sergeant foency made the arrest on Lawlor street yesterday noon.
 Fined for Speeding i" Park
 Boris Srogi, IS. Of a7 Carlton street, pleaded guilty to the charge of violating the city ordinance rela- tive 10 speeding in Stanley Quarter park. and fine of Sl0 and costs was imposed.
 ''Nl . 'siAL | J- - NlClI d ttSliIlcu that brake marks showed for dis lance of 25 feet on the roadway and 75 feet on the grass in sSt2nlcy Quarter park when he inspected the scene yesterday. STcGi having re- ported that a car hc vas driving @ilidded and hit three trees about 4 o'clock Monday afternoon. There were no skid marks. the sergeant said
 The ordinance sets 8 speed limit Of 15 miles aN hour for city parks and Srogi admitted driving at the rate of 70 miles an hour, according 10 the accident report. He had noth- ing 10 say after Sergeant O'Mara testified.