State v. Engleman

Sievers, Judge.

In this case, the issue is whether a letter on the judge’s stationery but signed by his court reporter which purports to find the defendant guilty constitutes a valid finding of guilt and is sufficient to satisfy the prerequisites for a final, appealable judgment.

Jerome M. Engleman was sentenced by the county court for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), operating a vehicle with fictitious plates, and driving without a driver’s license. He appealed to the district court, which affirmed the county court’s finding. Engleman now appeals to this court, arguing that the…