State v. Stock

OPINION

FOLEY, Judge.

Appellant Teresa Stock was convicted of kidnapping in violation of Minn.Stat. § 609.25, subd. 1(4) (1982), subd. 2(2) (1982). She claims she is entitled to a new trial because she was improperly jointly tried along with a co-defendant. We agree, reverse and remand for a new trial.

FACTS

The facts of this case are contained in State v. Hodge, a companion case filed today.

Stock was sentenced to 24 months in prison, pursuant to the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines.

ISSUE

Did the trial court err in ordering that appellant be tried jointly with a co-defendant?

ANALYSIS

I

In State v.…