State v. Burgers

KONENKAMP, Justice.

[¶ 1.] James Walter Burgers appeals the denial of an order for change of judge and the refusal to grant bail pending appeal. His request for a change of judge was untimely because he pleaded guilty earlier, and the denial of bail was not an abuse of discretion. We affirm.

Facts

[¶ 2.] On June 12, 1998, Burgers appeared with counsel in magistrate court on a complaint charging sexual contact with a child. He waived his right to a preliminary hearing. The magistrate judge then set bond at $10,000 because he found that Burgers posed a danger to others and was a flight risk. An…