Morelli v. State

Defendant Michael.Anthony Morelli petitions for a writ .of.'prohibition seeking to prevent his prosecution for charges of false imprisonment, a third-degree felony, and battery, a first-degree misdemeanor. , Petitioner contends that the statute of limitations bars his prosecution. The trial court denied petitioner’s motion to dismiss. In response to our order to show cause, the State concedes that it has no good faith basis to oppose the relief requested. Accordingly, we grant the petition and direct the trial court to dismiss the charges.

A petition for writ of prohibition is a proper method…