State v. Shong-Ching Tong

Defendant Shong-Ching Tong appeals the dismissal of his Superior Court appeal of a district court conviction for speeding.

The pertinent facts may be summarized as follows: A citation was issued to the defendant on May 13, 1978, charging him with speeding. He was arraigned May 19, 1978, pleaded not guilty, but was found guilty, and fined $10. At that time, he gave an oral notice of appeal. An appeal bond of $100 was set and posted. Defendant filed a written notice of appeal on May 31. On that date, the district court transcript was certified to Superior Court and defendant was so notified by…