City of Riverside v. Johnson

Defendant was convicted in Riverside Municipal Court for violation of a city ordinance prohibiting driving while intoxicated. Appeal was taken to the Circuit Court of Platte County for a trial de novo. On March 1, 1973, defendant appeared with counsel and waived jury trial. The court heard the evidence for the prosecution, the defendant offered no evidence. Thereafter, the court declared:

“It is the finding of the court that the man is guilty as charged in the information and is fined $100 and costs.”

Counsel requested a “stay” of fine and costs to permit defendant to make application for a…