State of Indiana v. Daniel E. Riley

OPINION

ROBB, Chief Judge.

Case Summary and Issue

The State appeals the trial court’s dismissal of Class B misdemeanor battery charges against Daniel Riley. The State raises one issue on appeal, which we restate as whether the trial court abused its discretion in granting Riley’s motion to dismiss. Concluding that the trial court did abuse its discretion, we reverse.

Facts and Procedural History

On the night of December 9-10, 2011, Riley visited the Belterra Casino in Switzerland County. It seems that Riley wanted to play blackjack at a specific table or seat, but because that seat was reserved,…