People v. Senette

Opinion by JUDGE WELLING

¶ 1 When the victim, who was under subpoena, failed to appear at trial, the trial court denied the prosecution's request for a continuance and dismissed the charges against the defendant, Floyd Joseph Senette. The prosecution appeals the trial court's dismissal of charges. Because we conclude that the trial court abused its discretion in denying the request for a continuance and the trial court's dismissal was the consequence of that error, we reverse and remand the case for further proceedings.

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¶ 2 The prosecution charged Senette with aggravated robbery…