Draper City v. Roper

MEMORANDUM DECISION

1 Defendant Daniel Roper appeals from the district court's order denying his motion to withdraw his guilty plea in abeyance, following a hearing de novo, in a case originating in justice court. This case is before the court on its own motion for summary dismissal for lack of jurisdiction. See Utah R.App. P. 10(e).

112 "A defendant convicted and sentenced in justice court is entitled to a hearing de novo in the district court ... if he files a notice of appeal within 30 days of ... an order denying a motion to withdraw a plea." Utah Code Ann. § 78-5-120(8)(d) (2002). "The…