State v. Gallegos

OPINION

WOOD, Judge.

The state appeals the trial court’s dismissal with prejudice of one of two metropolitan court convictions for DWI (driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor) which had been appealed to the district court. Our discussion is divided into: (1) factual and procedural background, and (2) jurisdictional contentions.

BACKGROUND

A criminal complaint charged defendant with DWI (third offense) and additional traffic offenses. The date of the offenses was March 18, 1983. The metropolitan court cause number was CR 3975-83. This complaint was disposed of by plea bargain on…