State v. Mora

David Mora (Mora) appeals from an order of the Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Yellowstone County, dismissing his appeal from a Justice Court conviction. We reverse and remand.

The sole issue on appeal is whether the District Court erred in concluding that it did not have jurisdiction over Mora’s appeal.

On January 21, 1995, Mora was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). Mora appeared before the Yellowstone County Justice Court on February 6, 1995, and entered a plea of not guilty. The Justice Court scheduled a nonjury trial for May 22,1995. Mora’s counsel…