Lipscomb v. Randall

LIVINGSTON,

Justice, dissenting.

I write separately because I disagree with the majority’s treatment of Randall’s appeals from municipal court to county court. I agree with the majority’s conclusions that: 1) the council appropriately appointed a temporary municipal judge; 2) the clerical errors in the judgments, if any, do not impact the municipal court orders; and 3) the assaults would constitute crimes of moral turpitude. I do not, however, agree with the majority’s analysis of the standard of review or its application regarding the municipal convictions. I would draw a distinction between…