State v. Ansell

The State appeals from an order dismissing first degree statutory rape charges against James Robert Ansell. The State contends: (1) Ansell was not "usually and publicly resident within this state" for most of the time since the crime; therefore, the statute of limitation was tolled; (2) the findings regarding Ansell's availability for prosecution are irrelevant and prejudicial; and (3) the finding that the delay in charging would be detrimental to Ansell's ability to defend himself is not supported by the evidence. We agree the statute of limitation was tolled during Ansell's absence from…