State v. Isaak

Citations

• 988 N.W.2d 250
• 2023 ND 44

Syllabus

An abatement ab initio of a criminal prosecution means a dismissal of all proceedings in the prosecution from its inception. Abatement ab initio in criminal proceedings is inconsistent with N.D. Const. art. I, § 25. Appeals will be dismissed as moot when no actual controversy is left to be decided unless a decision would have collateral consequences.