State v. Robinson

¶1 Terrance Robinson appeals his jury convictions for first degree theft and trafficking in stolen property. He argues that his retrial, following a State-initiated mistrial over his objection, violated the constitutional prohibition against double jeopardy.1 We agree, reverse, and remand to the trial court to dismiss the charges with prejudice.

FACTS

¶2 The State charged Robinson and Robert Church with second degree burglary (count one), first degree theft (count two), and first degree trafficking in stolen property (count three), arising from the theft and sale of black walnut timber planks…