People v. Beck

Opinion by

Judge HAWTHORNE.

The People appeal a trial court order dismissing charges of attempting to influence a public servant and identity theft filed against defendant, Derek Dee Beck. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for reinstatement of the charge of attempting to influence a public servant.

I. Background

Following a traffic incident in which defendant provided false identifying information to a police officer, the People charged defendant with attempt to influence a public servant, criminal impersonation, driving without an operator's license, and failure to obey a traffic…