Nelson v. State

CHANDLER, Justice,

for the Court:

¶ 1. On October 27, 2006, Rachel Nelson was involved in an automobile collision. The City of Richland charged her with driving under the influence (DUI), first offense. On November 15, 2006, Nelson pleaded nolo contendere in the Municipal Court of Richland. The court found Nelson guilty and imposed a sentence of forty-eight hours in jail, suspended, along with a $1,000 fine and $244 in assessments.

¶ 2. On November 29, 2006, Nelson filed a notice of appeal in the Rankin County Circuit Clerk’s office pursuant to Uniform Rule of Circuit and County Court Procedure…