Yes, the prosecutor, at their discretion, may decide, for whatever reason, to Nolle Prosse a charge. However - this is NO assurance that the charge won't be re-instituted. Nolle Prossing a charge and then later on re-instituting it does not constitute double jeopardy.
Yes.
A mandatory pretrial is a court hearing that defendants are required to attend before their trial. During this hearing, important issues such as bail, plea negotiations, and case scheduling are typically discussed. It is a formal process to ensure that the case is moving forward in an organized manner.
A "pretrial" WHAT? A pre-trial HEARING - yes. A pre-trial CONFERENCE - no.
Pretrial negotiation conference
Pretrial Negotiation Conference
Generally, the parties do not appear at a pre-trial conference, because it is a conference the judge has with all attorneys and pro se parties to discuss the many aspects of the procedural status of the case and determine when it should be ready for trial.
Usually only if you are called as a witness.
At a pretrial conference.
it depends on whether the trial is civil or criminal
For a discussion of pre-trial conferences, see the below link: :
Un-answerable question. Anything is possible.
It is possible - however listen carefully to how the judge dismisses it (WITH prejudice or WITHOUT prejudice) It makes a BIG difference. It is also possible that the State could Nolle Prosequi a case at this stage.