State v. Shields

This is a criminal case in which the state made a motion to consolidate for trial four charges against the defendant which admittedly arose from the same transaction or "criminal episode.” That motion was made on the date assigned for the trial of two of the charges. It was resisted by defendant and was denied as "untimely.” Defendant was then tried and found guilty of one of the two charges, the other being dismissed.

Defendant then moved to dismiss the remaining two charges "based upon double jeopardy.” That motion was allowed. On appeal from that order by the state, the Court of Appeals…