People v. Cardinal

The defendant, Timothy J. Cardinal, appeals his conviction for violating section 18-4-402( 1 )(b), C.R.S. 1973 (1978 Repl. Vol. 8), on the grounds that prosecution under that statute violated his rights to due process and equal protection under U.S. Const, amend. XIV. We remand for additional findings.

The defendant rented an automobile from Econo-rate Rent-A-Car in Fort Collins, Colorado, for use from July 20, 1977 to July 27, 1977. The defendant did not return the car to the personnel of the rental agency on the date due, but notified them on July 28 that he would bring the vehicle back on…