PER CURIAM.
In the course of considering the state's motion for continuance on the day of trial, the court, sua sponte, elected to dismiss the case. The state asked for the continuance because of witness problems. The state did not indicate a refusal to proceed with the trial if so ordered. No prejudice to the defendant appears in the record.
A dismissal under these circumstances is an abuse of discretion. E.g., State v. Ottrock,
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