City of Halstead v. Mayfield

Elliott, J.:

William K. Mayfield appeals four convictions of violations of Halstead city ordinances. Prior to sentencing by the municipal court, Mayfield appealed to the district court which, after a trial de novo, found Mayfield guilty and sentenced him.

Defendant argues the district court lacked jurisdiction to hear his appeal because it was filed prematurely.

We agree and reverse and remand.

K.S.A. 1992 Supp. 22-3609(1) provides that a defendant may appeal from municipal court to district court any judgment finding defendant guilty of a violation of a city ordinance.

As a general proposition,…