North Dakota v. Jensen
Annotate this CaseRandy Jensen appealed a district court order denying his request to vacate the judgment and seek dismissal of the prosecution. In 2017, the North Dakota charged Jensen with possession of controlled substances, possession of drug paraphernalia, and the unlawful use of motor vehicle license plates. Jensen’s trial was originally set for April 24, 2018. His trial was rescheduled twice, and the case was ultimately resolved through a bench trial that started on August 7, 2018. Jensen was found guilty on all charges. Jensen was sentenced to four years of imprisonment with credit for time served prior to sentencing. Jensen appealed his conviction to the North Dakota Supreme Court. He subsequently filed a motion to voluntarily dismiss the appeal, and the appeal was dismissed. In 2019, Jensen filed an application for post-conviction relief, but later withdrew his application. The post-conviction action was dismissed. The on September 17, 2020, Jensen filed a request to vacate the judgment and dismiss the prosecution arguing he was denied his right to a speedy trial. The Supreme Court concluded Jensen’s request to vacate and dismiss had to be treated as an application for post-conviction relief and was an appealable order. Because Jensen’s application did not raise a genuine issue as to any material fact and the State was entitled to a judgment as a matter of law, the Court affirmed the district court’s denial of relief.
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