City of Topeka v. Ramos

Arnold-Burger, C.J.:

*256 *306 Kansas law provides that an appeal may be taken from any judgment in a municipal court that adjudges the defendant guilty of a violation of a city ordinance. K.S.A. 2016 Supp. 22-3609(a). The appeal must be filed within 14 days after the sentence is imposed. K.S.A. 2016 Supp. 22-3609(b).

Peter Matthew Ramos was ticketed by Topeka police for racing/exhibition of speed in August 2015. On September 11, 2015, without appearing in court, Ramos pled no contest and paid his ticket and court costs online. Several months later he filed a motion to set aside his plea which was…