People v. Taylor

Opinion by

Judge LOEB.

The People appeal a trial court order dismissing charges of menacing and criminal mischief filed against defendant, Michael C. Taylor. We reverse and remand with directions to reinstate the charges.

Defendant was charged by information with menacing (a class five felony), criminal mischief (a misdemeanor), and domestic violence (a sentence enhancer).

On August 9, 2002, defendant appeared in county court for an initial advisement. De fendant was on bond and was not in custody. The trial court determined that defendant was not entitled to a preliminary hearing and scheduled…