Lucas v. City of Tuscaloosa

The City of Tuscaloosa, the appellee, filed a motion in this court seeking to dismiss the appeal by the appellant, James Lucas, from his conviction in the municipal court for driving under the influence of alcohol, a misdemeanor. The City contends that this court does not have jurisdiction because the record is not adequate and the appellant did not waive his right to a jury trial. See Rule 30.2(1), Ala.R.Crim.P.

Rule 30.2, Ala.R.Crim.P., governs appeals directly from a district or municipal court to an appellate court. This rule provides:

"An appeal from the district or municipal court shall…