State v. Resendiz-Fortanel

SCHWARTZMAN, Judge.

This is an appeal from the dismissal of a charge for driving without privileges. We reverse and remand for proceedings consistent with this opinion.

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FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Federico Resendiz-Fortanel was convicted of driving under the influence and driving without privileges in July of 1994. As a result, his driving privileges were suspended from July 21, 1994, until January 17, 1996. When the period of his suspension expired, Resendiz failed to file for reinstatement. 1 Subsequently, on June 21, 1996, Resendiz was stopped by a police officer for running a stop sign.…