People v. Ryan

After the trial in this case started, defendant, Raymond Ryan, moved to dismiss the indictment. The trial court granted the motion because of defects in the indictment, and defendant was subsequently reindicted. The issue raised is whether the reindictment violated constitutional protections against double jeopardy.

Defendant was charged by indictment with two counts of theft. Count I alleged that the property taken had a value in excess of $100,000, and count II alleged a property value in excess of $10,000. After the jury was sworn and testimony began, the defendant moved to dismiss both…