City of Seattle v. Hawley

Having been charged with, and convicted of, violations of the Seattle traffic ordinance, defendant appealed to the superior court, where he was found guilty by a jury of negligent and of “hit and run” driving. He appeals from the judgment and sentence entered on the verdict.

Only one question is raised upon the appeal: Whether, during the trial, appellant’s rights under Art. I, § 9, of the state constitution were violated. That section provides: “No person shall be compelled in any criminal case to give evidence against himself, . . .”

This court has repeatedly held that any comment or…