Reaser v. State

James R. Cooper, Judge.

The appellant was found guilty by the circuit court, sitting without a jury, of DWI, first offense. He was sentenced to ten days in jail to be suspended conditioned upon no further alcohol offenses committed in one year and was ordered to comply with the recommendations of the Ozark Guidance Center. He was also ordered to pay a fine and court costs totaling $898.00 and had his driver’s license suspended for 120 days. On appeal, he argues that he was denied his constitutional right to a jury trial. We agree and reverse and remand for a new trial.

The appellant was…