State v. Chapman

The opinion of the court was delivered by

*607ALLEGRUCCI, J.:

The State of Kansas appeals from the district court’s dismissal of criminal charges against John D. Chapman. The complaint charged five counts which involved possession of controlled substances. The district magistrate judge declined to bind over Chapman on three counts; a fourth count later was dismissed for improper venue. The fifth count was dismissed because the State failed to comply with orders to file a written notice of election and to provide a bill of particulars. The State appeals pursuant to K.S.A. 22-3602(b)(l).

A five-count…