Legal Opinion
State v. Nielsen
Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
Decided November 16, 2000PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtClifford, J.
[¶ 1] David Nielsen appeals an order entered in the Superior Court (Cumberland County, Perkins, A.R.J.) denying his motion to dismiss the criminal indictment brought against him. 1 Nielsen contends that by refusing to dismiss the indictment, the court violated his rights under the Double Jeopardy Clauses of the United States and Maine Constitutions. We agree with Nielsen and remand to the Superior Court with instructions to enter a judgment dismissing the indictment.
[¶ 2] On December 10,1998, Nielsen was indicted on charges of criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon and assault pursuant…
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