State v. Granacki

The State appeals the trial court’s dismissal of its case against David Granacki based on the conduct of one of the State’s witnesses, a police detective, who remained in the courtroom to assist the prosecutor. The State concedes that the witness’s conduct was improper but argues it was not so egregious that dismissal was warranted. We disagree and affirm the trial court’s dismissal of the underlying action.

FACTS

Granacki was charged with two counts of second degree robbery, one count of attempted second degree robbery, one count of third degree theft, and one count of fourth degree assault.…