STATE OF MISSOURI v. SKYLER DEWAYNE DOZLER, Defendant-Respondent.

In this case, the State appeals the trial court’s order dismissing a criminal information with prejudice prior to trial. The State argues the trial court had no jurisdiction to interfere with the State’s decision to fíle a nolle prosequi. We agree and reverse the trial court’s judgment.

Factual and Procedural Background

■ On June 7, 2013, the State filed an information in case number 13CD-CR00012-01 charging Skylar Dewayne Dozier (“Defendant”) with keeping a public nuisance, possession of a synthetic cannabinoid, and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. See §§ 195.130, 195.233, RSMo (2000); §…