State v. Key

ERICKSTAD, Chief Justice.

Richard Key, defendant, appeals his conviction of the criminal traffic offense of violating a drivers license restriction (temporary restricted operator’s license), a Class B misdemeanor under Section 39-06-17, N.D.C.C. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

On March 16, 1985, Key was issued a traffic citation for violating his restricted license in violation of Section 39-06-17, N.D.C.C. After Key entered a plea of not guilty, the court appointed counsel to represent Key, and a jury trial in the matter was set for May 1, 1985. On April 1, 1985, Key’s court-appointed…