State v. Auen

FOSHEIM, Chief Justice.

Hugo A. Auen appeals a conviction of speeding in violation of SDCL 32-25-8. We affirm.

Mr. Auen was issued a uniform traffic ticket by a Sturgis city policeman for allegedly traveling 67 m.p.h. in a 55 m.p.h. speed zone. He pled not guilty and requested a jury trial. The law-trained magistrate stated he intended to impose no jail sentence and denied the request. Mr. Auen was tried without a jury, found guilty, and fined $50. Costs of $2.50 were added. The decision of the magistrate was affirmed on appeal to the circuit court.

Mr. Auen appeals, urging that he was…