Legal Opinion
State v. Reath
South Dakota Supreme Court
Decided December 17, 2003No. NonePublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Per curiam
[¶ 1.] In this criminal case, the State attempts to appeal from a judgment of acquittal entered by the trial court following the close of the State’s case-in-chief. Because this Court is without jurisdiction to hear an appeal from a judgment of acquittal, the appeal is dismissed.
FACTS AND PROCEDURE
[¶ 2.] William Loc Reath was charged with possession of a forged instrument with intent to defraud in violation of SDCL 22-39-38 and forgery in violation of SDCL 22-39-36. The trial court entered an “order for dismissal judgment of acquittal” in this matter on November 14, 2003. That order indicates…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- State v. StunkardSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1911
- Dale v. City of Sioux FallsSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 2003
- State v. Catch the BearSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1984
- State v. OlsonSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1983
3Cited by4 opinions
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- People Ex Rel. SmdnSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 2004
- The People of the State of South Dakota in the Interest of S.M.D.N and C.P.N., Minor Children and Concerning P.A.N., P.S. and the South Dakota Department of Social ServicesSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 2004