State v. Smith

Timothy Smith appeals his conviction for driving while license suspended or revoked. He challenges admission of a facsimile transmission of a certified copy of his driving record. We accelerate review and affirm.

Facts

The State charged 16-year-old Timothy Smith with being a minor in possession of intoxicants (MIP) and driving while license suspended or revoked. On April 15, 1991, the parties appeared before Whatcom County Commissioner Frank Morrow and Smith entered a guilty plea to the MIP charge.

Regarding the driving while license revoked charge, the State sought to prove Smith's license was…