State v. D. Sherlock

Justice Laurie McKinnon delivered the Opinion of the Court.

¶ 1 Derek Gene Sherlock (Sherlock) appeals from an order of the First Judicial District Court, Lewis and Clark County, affirming the Lewis and Clark County Justice Court's judgment finding Sherlock guilty of driving while under the influence of alcohol and obstructing a peace officer. We affirm.

¶ 2 We restate the issue on appeal as:

Did the Justice Court err in concluding that the defendant waived his right to a jury trial when he failed to appear at his jury confirmation hearing?

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

¶ 3 The State charged…