Salt Lake City v. Peterson

DURHAM, Chief Justice:

INTRODUCTION

T1 In this case, the trial court erred in denying defendant Cory Peterson's motion to dismiss an information filed by the Salt Lake City Prosecutor. We agree with Mr. Peterson's argument on interlocutory appeal that the plain language of Utah Code section 10-3-928 prohibits a city attorney from prosecuting misdemeanors and infractions that occurred outside that city's geographical boundaries. We reverse and remand for dismissal of the information.

BACKGROUND

12 On October 26, 2008, West Jordan police were called to a West Jordan residence in response to an…