State v. Waters

MESCHKE, Justice.

James Peter Waters appeals from jury convictions of driving under the influence, driving with his license suspended, and fleeing a police officer. We conclude the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying the last-minute continuance motion by Waters for more time to hire counsel of his choice. We affirm.

On October 29, 1994, Waters was in a one-vehicle accident near Hillsboro, North Dakota, while he was fleeing from a police officer. Waters was charged with driving under the influence, driving with his license suspended, driving without liability insurance, and…