Isbell v. City of Midfield

BOWEN, Presiding Judge.

Larry Alan Isbell was convicted for driving under the influence of alcohol and was fined $250. On appeal, Isbell contends that the trial court erred in failing to grant his motion to dismiss because the City of Midfield failed to “file the notice [of appeal] and other documents” in the circuit court within fifteen days as required by Alabama Code 1975, § 12-14-70.

The facts are stipulated and undisputed. On September 24, 1985, Isbell appeared in the Midfield Municipal Court and stated to the judge, “Your Honor, the Defendant would like to enter a plea of not guilty and…