State v. Pearson

OPINION

PETERSON, Judge

Appellant State of Minnesota argues that the district court erred by staying adjudication of felony theft charges against respondent Signe Elissee Pearson. Respondent moves to strike a portion of appellant’s brief and appendix. We reverse and remand, and grant respondent’s motion to strike.

FACTS

Pearson was charged by complaint with one count each of felony theft by wrongfully obtaining public assistance and felony theft by wrongfully obtaining food stamps in violation of Minn.Stat. §§ 256.98, subd. 1, 393.07, subd. 10(c)(1), 609.52, subd. 3(2)-(3) (1994). The complaint…