State v. J.M. - All Counts Dismissed on Eve of Jury Trial
State v. J.M. - All Counts Dismissed on Eve of Jury Trial
North Valley Justice Court
Count 1:
Speeding
Count 2: DUI Impaired to the slightest degree
Count 3: DUI 0.08 or more
Count 4: Extreme DUI 0.15 or more
BAC: Intoxilyzer 0.162 / 0.158
Result:
The state failed to secure necessary witnesses for trial and moved to continue. I
objected and moved for the dismissal of the entire case. Dismissal granted.
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