State v. Boyles

OPINION

THORNE, Associate Presiding Judge:

¶1 Evan Dewayne Boyles appeals from his criminal convictions on one felony and two misdemeanor drug-related counts, arguing that the district court impermissibly denied him his right to a jury trial. We reverse Boyles's convictions.

BACKGROUND

¶ 2 On May 5, 2006, Boyles was charged by information with possession of a controlled substance, a third degree felony, see Utah Code Ann. § (Supp.2008); possession of less than one ounce of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor, see id. § 58-37-8(2)(f); and possession of drug paraphernalia, a class B misdemeanor, see…