State v. Ruggiero

SUBSTITUTE OPINION

THE COURT’S PRIOR OPINION DATED APRIL 28, 2014 IS HEREBY WITHDRAWN

LANSING, Judge.

The State appeals from the district court’s order dismissing the information charging Philip Milton Ruggiero with three counts of preparing false evidence. For the reasons set forth below, we reverse.

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FACTS AND PROCEDURE

Ruggiero was charged with misdemeanor stalking. While that case was pending, three letters were sent to the magistrate assigned to the case. The letters purported to be from the alleged stalking victim and two other persons indicating they had knowledge of relevant facts…