State v. Jones

OPINION

ROBB, Judge.

Rochelle Jones and Tiwanna Shaw were charged with welfare fraud in separate causes in St. Joseph Superior Court. Both entered pleas of guilty, but the trial court subsequently dismissed each case because the charges were filed outside the statute of limitations. The State of Indiana appeals the dismissals. We affirm the trial court as to the disposition of Jones' case, but reverse as to Shaw.

Issue

The State raises a single issue for our review, which we restate as whether the trial court properly dismissed the cases against Jones and Shaw.

Facts and Procedural History I.…