Salt Lake City v. Newman

OPINION

JACKSON, Judge:

¶ 1 Gary Allen Newman challenges the district court’s denial of his petition for extraordinary relief. We affirm.

*1009BACKGROUND

¶ 2 On March 20, 2003, Newman, who is on active duty in the military, disputed with his estranged wife. Salt.Lake City police officers intervened and arrested Newman. Salt Lake City charged Newman with battery, a domestic violence offense, under Salt Lake City Code section 11.08.020 (the ordinance). See Salt Lake City, Ut., Code § 11.08.020 (2002).

¶ 3 The Salt Lake City Justice Court assumed jurisdiction over the charge, pursuant to its statutory…