State v. Jones

Briscoe, C.J.:

Gardner L. Jones III appeals his conviction of driving while under the influence (K.S.A. 8-1567).

Jones raises two issues on appeal: (1) Whether the district court abused its discretion by denying his request for a jury trial; and (2) whether the district court erred in denying his motion for the setting of an appeal bond.

On April 11, 1994, the district court set an appeal bond and Jones was released on bond that same day. Jones’ contentions challenging the court’s failure to set an appeal bond are now moot.

We next address whether the court abused its discretion in denying Jones’…