People v. S.M.

Opinion

RUVOLO, P. J.

I

INTRODUCTION

The People appeal from the trial court’s dismissal of three felony and three misdemeanor criminal charges “in the furtherance of justice,” pursuant to Penal Code 1 section 1385, all relating to acts by respondent S.M. 2 allegedly arising out of the submission of a single false insurance claim to his automobile insurer in the amount of $360. After the case was pending for four years, the court dismissed it on December 17, 2015. We conclude that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in dismissing the case.

II

THE TRIAL COURT DID NOT ABUSE ITS DISCRETION IN…