State v. Hoyt

The defendant, Karl Hoyt, was convicted of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor, second offense, in the Manchester District Court following a bench trial. See RSA 265:82 (Supp. 1993) (amended 1995). He appealed to the superior court for a de novo jury trial. RSA 599:1 (Supp. 1992) (amended 1995). He failed to appear in person at a motion hearing, although his attorney appeared and was prepared to go forward. The Superior Court {Lynn, J.) dismissed his appeal and remanded the case to the district court. See RSA 599:3 (1986). The defendant appeals the superior court’s order on the…