People Ex Rel. Russel v. DISTRICT COURT FOR FOURTH JD

This is an original proceeding, C.A.R. 21, brought by the People, which seeks an order of reinstatement of criminal charges dismissed by respondent judge. We issued an order to show cause why that relief should not be granted and the case has been presented before this court. We make the rule absolute.

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On January 4, 1974, a three-count information was filed in the El Paso County District Court charging Rosario Atencio with the following: (1) sale of a narcotic drug with the intent to induce or aid another to unlawfully use or possess such narcotic drug, C.R.S. 1963, 48-5-20 (l)(a) and (c);…