State v. Santiago

Miller, Judge.

After accepting Domingo Santiago’s guilty plea, but before imposing a sentence, the trial court dismissed the indictment over the State’s objection. The State appeals, contending that the trial court erred in dismissing the case because it interfered with the State’s right to prosecute crimes. We agree and reverse.

The record shows that Santiago was indicted for false imprisonment (OCGA § 16-5-41 (a)) and family violence battery (OCGA § 16-5-23.1 (f)) for gagging his wife, binding her wrists together, and beating her with a cord. Pursuant to a plea agreement, Santiago pled guilty…