People v. Cook

Steven Ekstrom, No. 80-86

In the case of People v. Steven Ekstrom, No. 80-86, defendant has filed a motion to dismiss the State’s appeal. In his motion, the defendant contends that this court lacks jurisdiction due to the State’s failure to file a timely notice of appeal. The State has filed objections to the defendant’s motion to dismiss and, in the alternative, has filed a motion for leave to file a late notice of appeal.

The State seeks to appeal from a trial court order granting the defendant’s motion to suppress the results of a blood alcohol test. The order was purportedly entered on…