State v. Taylor

80 P.3d 605 (2003)

150 Wash.2d 599

STATE of Washington, Respondent,

v.

Guy A. TAYLOR, Petitioner.

No. 73282-5.

Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

Argued October 22, 2003.

Decided December 11, 2003.

Mark David Mestel, Everett, for Petitioner.

Steven Curtis Sherman, Thurston County Pros Office, Olympia, for Respondent.

Neil Martin Fox, Cohen & Iaria, Seattle, Amicus Curiae (Wa Assn of Criminal Defense Lawyers).

ALEXANDER, C.J.

The issues presented in this case are (1) whether the dismissal of a criminal prosecution without prejudice is a final appealable order, and (2) whether an individual may seek…