City of Overland Park v. Barnett

It began in the Municipal Court of the City of Overland Park where defendant Barnett was charged with speeding in violation of a municipal ordinance. He was convicted and sentenced to pay a fine. He perfected an appeal to the Johnson County District Court. Subsequently, dismissal of the district court proceeding was ordered and remand of the case to the municipal court was directed. Barnett filed a motion in the district court asking for reinstatement. It was denied. Barnett has appealed.

I concur with the majority’s decision to affirm, but I cannot join in their opinion. I will not undertake…