State v. Torrie

[¶ 1] Matthew Torrie appeals from the order entered in the Superior Court (Franklin County, Studstrwp, J.) denying his motion to dismiss 1 the criminal indictment brought against him pursuant to 17-A M.R.S.A. § 253(1)(A) (1983). Torrie asserts that the Superior Court erred in denying his motion to dismiss on grounds of double jeopardy because there was no manifest necessity for a mistrial. Because we find that the Superior Court did not exceed the bounds of its discretion when it declared a mistrial due to manifest necessity, we affirm.

[¶ 2] On April 10, 2000, Torrie was indicted for the…