State v. Reed

CRANDALL, Presiding Judge.

The State of Missouri (State) appeals from the dismissal of an indictment charging defendant, Don Fletcher Reed, with stealing $150 or more by deceit. The case was tried to a jury. The trial court declared a mistrial when the jury was unable to reach a verdict. Thereafter, the trial court, on defendant’s motion, entered an order purporting to dismiss the indictment. We remand with directions.

The facts 1 which gave rise to the indictment are that defendant was the principal owner and president of Don Reed Chevrolet, Inc. (dealership). He set up another company,…