State v. Thompson

Malone, J.:

The State charged Tracy L. Thompson with one count each of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), a class B nonperson misdemeanor; no proof of insurance; and speeding. The case was assigned to a district magistrate judge for a bench trial, but due to the magistrate judge’s illness, the bench trial was presided over by a district judge, who found Thompson guilty of DUI and speeding. A district magistrate judge sentenced Thompson and signed the journal entry of judgment. Following the sentencing, Thompson filed a notice of appeal to district court and requested a jury trial.…