State v. Haas

WYNN, Judge.

On 25 July 1995, defendant John Haas was arrested for impaired driving and was brought before Watauga County Magistrate Walter Greene. Magistrate Greene informed Haas of the pending charges, and proceeded to ask Haas questions to determine Haas’ pretrial release conditions. Magistrate Green inquired as to where Haas lived, *115how long he lived there, his employment, and where his family resided. Magistrate Greene, however, failed to inquire into Haas’s character, mental condition, and prior criminal history including failures to appear. After considering Haas’ responses, Magistrate…