Williams v. State

NORTHCUTT, Judge..Donnie Williams moved to dismiss the grand theft charge against him, on the ground that his prosecution was barred by the statute of limitations. The circuit court held a hearing on the motion, and denied it. Williams then pleaded no contest to the charge, specifically reserving his right to appeal the' circuit court’s ruling on this disposi-tive issue. We reverse and remand with directions that Williams be discharged. Our resolution of this issue obviates his other points on appeal.

At the hearing on Williams’s motion to dismiss, the parties stipulated to the pertinent…