State v. O'Neill

Scholfield, J. —

The State appeals from the decision on RALJ appeal which reversed O'Neill's conviction and remanded the case to Federal Way District Court for further proceedings. The State contends that the Superior Court erred in reversing the District Court's order which suppressed evidence that O'Neill had not been convicted before. We agree and reverse the Superior Court.

O'Neill was charged with driving while under the influence. During trial in Federal Way District Court, the court suppressed O'Neill's testimony that he did not have a prior conviction. O'Neill was convicted and filed a…