SHERIFF, WASHOE CTY. v. Wu

OPINION

On May 6, 1984, appellant Harvey Wu was arrested by a Nevada Highway Patrol officer and charged with violating Washoe County Code 70.3865 (driving under the influence of intoxicants). Wu was cited to appear in the Justice’s Court of Reno Township where he subsequently entered a plea of not guilty. It is undisputed that Wu was observed and arrested within the Reno city limits.

At the conclusion of the state’s case, Wu’s attorney moved to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. Wu asserted that exclusive jurisdiction was vested in the Reno Municipal Court. Wu’s motion was denied; however, a…