State v. Dubray

Defendant appeals a Lake County District Court order dismissing his appeal from Justice Court. On October 9, 1981, a Justice Court in Ronan, sitting without a jury, convicted defendant of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, and imposed a $300 fine ($150 suspended).

Immediately after trial, defendant’s counsel notified the Justice Court judge, and clerk, that there would be an appeal. Within six days after trial, defendant’s attorney mailed a notice of appeal, a motion for stay of enforcement of judgment, and an order for the Justice of the Peace’s signature. In a letter…