STATE v. HOUTZ

No. 20608.

714 P.2d 677 (1986)

The STATE of Utah, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. Robert Glen HOUTZ, Defendant and Appellant.

Supreme Court of Utah.

February 6, 1986.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Leo G. Kanell, Milford, for defendant and appellant.

David L. Wilkinson, Atty. Gen., Salt Lake City, for plaintiff and respondent.


PER CURIAM:

Defendant Robert Glen Houtz was convicted, in absentia, for automobile homicide, drunk driving, hit and run driving, and failure to report an accident. He claims that the trial court erred in proceeding with the jury trial in defendant's absence. The State candidly concedes the mistake below and agrees that the convictions should be reversed for retrial.

Defendant's trial was scheduled for the morning of February 26, 1985, in Beaver, Utah...

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