Stinson v. State
Stinson v. State
Opinion
John Bruce Stinson appeals from his conviction in Mobile District Court for driving under the influence of alcohol, a misdemeanor. See §
Rule 30.2, Ala.R.Crim.P., provides that an appeal may be taken directly from a district or municipal court to an appellate court:
"(1) If an adequate record or stipulation of fact is available and the right to a jury trial is waived by all parties entitled to trial by jury, or
"(2) If the parties stipulate that only questions of law are involved and the district court or the municipal court certifies the question."
(Emphasis added.) See also §§
Stinson appeals to this court pursuant to Rule 30.2 (1); however, he has failed to meet the requirements of the rule. "To proceed under Rule 30.2 (1), Ala.R.Crim.P., the appellant must waive his right to a jury trial in the circuit court." Lucas v.City of Tuscaloosa,
On the authority of Lucas, Stinson's appeal to this court is dismissed; the Mobile Circuit Court should allow Stinson to proceed with his appeal for a trial de novo as provided by Rule 30.1, Ala.R.Crim.P.
APPEAL DISMISSED.
McMILLAN, COBB, and BASCHAB, JJ., concur.
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