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Facts

• The Defendant was convicted for DWI, third offense. During the process, the Defendant either verbally refused or remained silent when asked to consent to chemical testing, which was deemed a refusal by the authorities.

Procedural History

• [Not applicable or not found]

Parties' Submissions

• Defendant-Appellant: Argued that he was denied his right to a jury trial, should have been given Miranda warnings, claimed a conflict between city ordinance and state statute, and contended that his refusal to submit to chemical testing was testimonial.
• Plaintiff-Appellee: Maintained that the Defendant's arguments were unpersuasive, relying on precedent from City of Rio Rancho v. Mazzei to affirm the conviction.

Legal Issues

• Whether the Defendant was denied his right to a jury trial.
• Whether the Defendant should have been given Miranda warnings before being asked to submit to chemical testing.
• Whether there is a conflict between the city ordinance and state statute regarding DWI offenses.
• Whether the Defendant's refusal to submit to chemical testing was testimonial and thus required Miranda warnings.

Disposition

• The Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment and sentence of the District Court, rejecting the Defendant's arguments.

Reasons

• LINDA M. VANZI, Judge (MICHAEL D. BUSTAMANTE, Judge, RODERICK T. KENNEDY, Judge concurring): The Court found the Defendant's arguments unpersuasive, noting that similar issues had been addressed and resolved in City of Rio Rancho v. Mazzei. The Court distinguished the facts and legal questions of the present case from those in cases cited by the Defendant, affirming that the situation in this case closely mirrored that in Mazzei, which directly addressed the issues raised by the Defendant. Specifically, the Court held that there is no requirement for Miranda warnings to prove physical evidence such as breath or blood tests and that the privilege against self-incrimination does not protect an individual from being compelled to produce physical evidence. The Court also noted that a simple yes or no response to consent to testing is not testimonial, and therefore, Miranda warnings were not required. The Court dismissed the Defendant's supplemental memorandum in opposition as it was not permitted by appellate rules, but noted that even if considered, it would not change their decision.