State ex rel. Parton v. Eighmy

This case arises from the State’s prosecution against Nanette Jo Parton (“Relator”) of an alleged stealing offense in violation of section 570.080.1 Relator filed a motion to dismiss the case because the prosecution was not commenced within one year of the alleged date of the offense by the filing of an information as required by section 586.036.5. This motion was denied by Respondent. Relator petitioned this court for a permanent writ of prohibition or mandamus requiring Respondent to dismiss the case. A preliminary writ of prohibition was issued directing Respondent to file an answer to the…