City of Casper v. Cheatham

CARDINE, Justice.

The issue presented for our determination in this appeal is whether there is a right to a jury trial in municipal court upon a charge of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor (DWUI).

Appellee was denied a jury trial in the City of Casper municipal court. He was tried by the judge, convicted and fined $750. Upon appeal the district court reversed the conviction holding that appellee was entitled to a trial by jury upon the DWUI charge and remanded to the municipal court for trial. The City of Casper now appeals that decision.

We affirm.

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