State v. Dodson

¶1 The state of Washington appeals the superior court’s decision on a RALJ appeal, dismissing, for lack of jurisdiction, Don Dodson’s district court convictions of driving under the influence and reckless driving. The State also challenges the superior court’s award of fees and costs under RALJ 9.3(a). We reverse the superior court’s order remanding and dismissing Dodson’s convictions, vacate its award of fees and costs, and reinstate the convictions.

Armstrong, J.

Facts

¶2 Sergeant Gregory Mason, a staff sergeant with the military police at Fort Lewis, was supervising an early morning traffic…