State v. Rogers

OPINION

WOZNIAK, Judge.

This is a pre-trial appeal pursuant to Minn.R.Crim.P. 28.02, subd. 2(2), challenging the trial court’s order requiring bail or requiring defense counsel to agree to have an accused released on the personal recognizance of defense counsel. We reverse and vacate the trial court order.

FACTS

Appellant Rodney Rogers was arrested for DWI on April 19, 1986. At his arraignment on April 30 before Judge James Johnston in Hennepin County Municipal Court, appellant appeared through counsel pursuant to a valid waiver of appearance. Counsel entered not guilty pleas and demanded a jury…