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Nolle Prossed means that the Prosecutor dropped the case before a judge or jury could make a decision. Maybe even before going to trial. This is a discretionary act by the Prosecutor, which occurs outside the formal proceedings of the court. Therefore, there would be no public record of how or why the prosecutor made this decision. Perhaps you could submit a public records request, but I would think they are not accessible. *** As a GAL I actually had to do this recently for a case in another state many years ago. I contacted the clerk of court - they found the record and gave me the D.A.'s name who handled the case. There was a court case even though it was NP. I called the D.A. - since it was a closed case - he gave me some basic info on the reason it wasn't prosecuted. Hope that helps someone.
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How do you get a nolle pros dismissed?
Nolle prossed (NOLE pross'ed) means DISMISSED. Nolle prossed means nolle prosequi, or no prosecuting. This means that the prosecutor decided not to prosecute the case, either because he's not likely to win or because the Defendant completed a pre-trial intervention program. So the case is dismissed.
Will an arrest show on a criminal background check if nolle prossed?
Typically, an arrest that has been nolle prossed (dismissed by the prosecutor) may still appear on a criminal background check. However, the final disposition of the case should indicate that the charges were dismissed. It is recommended to review the background check results carefully and provide an explanation if needed.
Can a case be reopened after it was nolle prossed?
Yes, a case that was nolle prossed can potentially be reopened if new evidence emerges or if there were errors in the legal proceedings. However, it typically requires a strong justification as reopening a nolle prossed case is not common.
When someones charges are nolle prossed is it likely that they did some trading favors with the DA?
This is an opinionated question. Any charges can be nolle prossed for many reasons by the state attorney (prosecutor).
What does nolle prossed mean?
Nolle prosse is the disposition of a case after a declaration by the prosecution of nolle prosequi. This means that the prosecution has declined to pursue charges against the defendant, although they may retry at a later date.
How do you nolle prosse a case and then get indicted on the same case?
YOU don't Nolle Prosse a case, the prosecutors office makes that decision. Nolle Prosse, means, "I decline to prosecute." The reason the prosecutor may decline to prosecute may be due to some legal deficiency he sees in the case that might cause it to be thrown out or lost. If the police can, later, deliver more evidence or otherwise strengthen the original case, the prosecutor CAN re-institute the nolle prossed case and indict you.
What is the difference between Nolle prossed and dismissed?
The terms are NOT synomymous.A 'dismissal" is issued by a judge and is exactly what the word implies - the charge is dismissed.WHEREAS when a charge is Nolle Prossed it means that the prosecutor (for whatever reason) declines to present it to the court or prosecute it. The charge does not 'go away' and the 'Nolle' is entered in the records as the disposition of the charge.
Does nolle prossed stay active after being indicted?
If you were indicted for a crime, then it wasn't for the charge that was Nolle Prossed. Nolle Prosequi means that prosecution was declined. If they declined to prosecute for the offense then you would never have been indicted - UNLESS - you were indicted by a "Special Grand Jury" who, independent of the prosecutor's office, was investigating a specific area of interest, and found your offense met their criteria.
What does nolled prossed mean to the military?
See below link for the legal definition of 'Nolle Prosequi.' I'm not certain that the term is used in the military justice system.
What impact does a plea bargain have on the original charge?
If your plea bargain is successful, the original (usually more severe) charge is Nolle Prossed by the prosecutor in exchange for a guilty plea to a lesser offense.
What effect has a nolle prosequi on disciplinary charges?
The term NOLLE PROSEQUI is used in criminal court and describes an entry in a criminal case when the prosecutor of the case decides (for whatever reason) not to prosecute the charge. It's not clear to me why the questioner is linking a "nolle" to "disciplinary charges."
Can a nolo contendere be expunged?
Yes you can if the state you live in offers Expungements. Nolle prossed cases just mean that the prosecutor did not pursue the case for whatever reason therefore the charges would be dropped against you.Normally they can bring the charge back if new information comes to light within a year.After that you should be ok. Nolle prose is a Non Conviction term used in courts! As long as you have NO convictions on your record-you should be able to file for an Expungement!!
