Nollsch v. City of Rock Springs

THOMAS, Chief Justice.

In this rather unique case, presented by Donald Nollsch, acting as his own counsel, we are called to address the right to a jury trial in a municipal court. A corollary matter raised is whether the concept of jury nullification must be accounted for in considering a right to a jury trial. Other issues relating to the jurisdiction of the municipal court; the concept of licensing by a municipality; and the sufficiency of the evidence are raised. The municipal court found Nollsch guilty of violating a local ordinance requiring licenses for dogs, fined him $10.00, and also…