City of Bellevue v. Vigil

The City of Bellevue (City) appeals the District Court's refusal to grant a continuance and issue a material witness warrant in a domestic violence case. We affirm, because we find no abuse of discretion in the District Court's rulings.

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The City charged Vigil with assault — domestic violence. On the date set for trial, the City moved for a continuance when it discovered that its key witness had not responded to her subpoena. The City also requested that a material witness warrant be issued for the witness, representing that the subpoena had been personally served. Vigil opposed the motions…