City of Dodge City v. Anderson

Lyle, J.:

Mark Anderson appeals from a decision of the district court finding him guilty of driving while under the influence. He argues that the district court abused its discretion in fining him more than the minimum amount, ordering him to reimburse the City of Dodge City and the State of Kansas for money spent in his defense, and denying his motion for a new trial.

The facts of this case are irrelevant to the issues presented and will not be repeated in this opinion.

The first issue Anderson raises is whether the district court abused its discretion in assessing more than the minimum fines…