State v. J. Terronez

¶ 1 The State of Montana appeals from the order entered by the Tenth Judicial District Court, Fergus County, granting Defendant Jason Terronez’ (Terronez) motion to withdraw his guilty plea. We affirm, addressing the following issues:

1. Is the State authorized to appeal the District Court’s order granting Terronez’ motion to withdraw his guilty plea?

2. Did the District Court err by determining that good cause existed to permit Terronez to withdraw his guilty plea?

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

¶2 David and Sunnshine Welton are both dentists and owned Montana Family Dentistry in Lewistown,…