State v. Bruggeman

OPINION

GRANT, Presiding Judge.

Appellant Patrick Bruggeman (defendant) was charged by indictment in 1983 with one count of driving while under the influence and one count of driving with a blood alcohol level of .10 or more. The state alleged as to both counts that defendant was driving without an operator’s license; thereby alleging both counts to constitute felony DWI. Defendant filed a motion to dismiss based on a speedy trial violation. The trial court granted the motion without prejudice. The state then pursued an appeal, which became 1 CA-CR 7973. By memorandum decision dated April 18,…