City of Dodge City v. Downing

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Davis, J.:

The City of Dodge City (City) appeals from an order of the district court dismissing a criminal case against Gregory A. Downing on the grounds that the case was not brought to trial within the 180 days required by K.S.A. 22-3402(2). The City contends that the court erred by failing to deduct 30 days occasioned by the defendant’s motion for suppression of evidence. We agree, and reverse and remand for further proceedings.

The facts in this case are not disputed. The parties have entered into the following agreed statement of facts pursuant to…