State v. Maughan

Roy H. Maughan Jr. and Randy Anny were charged, in relevant part, with forgery under Louisiana Revised Statute 14:72B (counts one, two, and three), and theft of $77,500.00, a violation of Louisiana Revised Statute 14:67A (count four). The trial court, finding a double jeopardy violation, ordered the state to dismiss either count three or four. We vacate the order and remand for further proceedings.

FACTS

Because the matters before us were decided on a motion to dismiss filed before trial, the facts were not fully developed at trial. In counts one through three of the indictment, the state…