State v. Ridge

Gregory, Justice.

This case concerns the dismissal of two indictments with prejudice over the objection of the solicitor. The State appeals. We find the trial judge erred, and reverse.

Respondent was charged by the Richland County Grand Jury in two indictments with possession and sale of drugs. Trial was scheduled in the Court of General Sessions for Richland County and was postponed twice by the Solocitor’s Office, once by respondent and once by agreement of the parties. Finally, an assistant solicitor scheduled the case for the morning of July 26, 1976.

On that morning respondent’s counsel…