State v. Tweedy

William H. Tweedy (Tweedy) appeals from an order of the Ninth Judicial District Court, Glacier County, dismissing his appeal from a Justice Court conviction. We reverse and remand with instructions.

The issues on appeal are:

1. Did the District Court have jurisdiction over Tweedy’s appeal from the Justice Court?

2. Did the District Court err in granting the State of Montana’s motion to dismiss Tweedy’s appeal?

3. Was Tweedy’s right to a speedy trial violated?

On January 3,1989, the State of Montana (State) charged Tweedy in Glacier County Justice Court with two counts of misdemeanor assault. On…