Deel v. State

Robin Deel appeals the circuit court’s refusal to issue a writ of prohibition that would prevent the county court from conducting a trial to determine her guilt or innocence for misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence (DUI) and refusal to sign a summons.1 She contends that the two uniform traffic citations (UTCs) charging her with the misdemeanors are insufficient to invoke the subject matter jurisdiction of the county court.

Deel’s erratic driving led to the stop of her vehicle. The empty beer cans, odor of alcohol on her breath, failure to successfully spell her name and almost…