City of Spokane v. Lewis

Raymond A. Lewis appeals convictions for operating a motor vehicle in a negligent manner and driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of or affected by the use of intoxicating liquor.

The sole issue is whether the Superior Court erred in denying defendant’s motion to dismiss, based on double jeopardy, after the same charges had been dismissed in the City of Spokane Municipal Department of the Spokane County District Court for the City’s failure to prove that the crimes occurred within that court’s territorial jurisdiction. We answer in the negative, but reverse and remand because of a…