State v. Hegeman

Douglas A. Hegeman appeals his convictions and sentences of failing to display a motor vehicle registration on demand, disorderly conduct, and obstructing a police officer, following a bench trial in the Eighteenth Judicial District, Gallatin County. We reverse and remand.

Mr. Hegeman raises the following issues:

1. Did the District Court lack jurisdiction over this case by reason of the city court’s failure to enter sentence and judgment against Mr. Hegeman?

2. Did the District Court err when it denied Mr. Hegeman’s right to a jury trial because Mr. Hegeman failed to demand a jury trial in his…