This was a misdemeanor wrapped around a supposed felony wrapped around another claim. It was 3 separate claims. Charging docs by the judge which has, to my knowledge, never been seen. This judge literally said to the jury: If 4 agree on the underlying felony, and 4 more of you agree on a separate underlying felony, and 4 more agree on a 3rd underlying felony, then they can add that all together and that would allow for the charging of a State misdemeanor be charge as a State felony -- even though this was well outside the statue of limitations! Â
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