State v. Hartman

RATLIFF, Chief Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Pursuant to IND.CODE § 85-88-4-2(1), the State of Indiana appeals the grant of John Hartman's motion to dismiss an action charging him with Promoting Prostitution,2 a Class C felony. We reverse and remand.

ISSUE

The sole issue on appeal is whether the trial court erred in granting Hartman's motion to dismiss the charge of promoting prostitution.

FACTS

On September 6, 1988, Richard Truog contacted an escort service to arrange for an "escort" to perform a sexual act. Truog was informed that his "escort" would call him. Hartman, the "escort," called Truog…