State v. Mortenson

This is an appeal from an order of the District Court, Hill County, dismissing defendant’s appeal from a justice court conviction for failure to give notice of appeal within the prescribed statutory period.

On December 23, 1975, a complaint was filed in justice court, Hill County, charging defendant with a violation of privacy in communications, a misdemeanor, under section 94-8-114, R.C.M.1947. Defendant was arrested and arraigned on December 24, 1975.

Trial in justice court was held April 7, 1977, and defendant was found guilty. Time for sentencing was waived by the defendant, and oral…