The issue on appeal is whether the trial court correctly applied a presumption of prosecutorial vindictiveness where felony charges were filed against respondent, Barbara Hudson, following her withdrawal of a guilty plea to misdemeanor charges. We conclude that it did not, and reverse the trial court's order dismissing the charges against respondent.
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On April 27, 1987, a complaint was filed...
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