State v. Kittilstad

Richard Kittilstad appeals an order denying his motion to dismiss the charges contained in the information. On appeal, Kittilstad claims that the trial court erred by holding that there was sufficient evidence presented at the preliminary hearing to conclude that Kittilstad probably solicited prostitution under § 944.32, STATS., and, further, that he probably committed extortion under § 943.30(1), STATS. We reject Kittilstad's assertions and affirm the order.

Kittilstad was charged with four counts of soliciting prostitution under § 944.32, Stats., and one count of extortion under § 943.30(1),…