Depends on the crime. Murder is forever. Drugs is usually 90 days. Look up you state laws and see. As usual courts can pull off some bs and re issue charges after dismissing them. Your praying on long shot if you think they will forget you? They can put in system and you would never know unless you call and see if you have warrant.
It means the prosecutor can't file the same charge again.
Depends on the prosecutor.
Question is unclear. Private citizens cannot "file charges." Only law enforcement or the prosecutor's office can 'charge' people. Private citizens can file a 'complaint' or a 'report' but unless this occurs the state cannot/will not act.
As a private individual you cannot 'file' criminal charges against anyone. You can attempt to bring the facts to the attention of the prosecutor's superiors - if you can present enough proof, perhaps they will institute a charge of perjury. HOWEVER you can file a civil suit against the prosecutor for false or malicious prosecution.
If they found whatever it was they were looking for, they will put it together with the any other evidence - present it to the prosecutor to determine if they have a prosecutable case. If the prosecutor feels that they have enough to charge you, you will then be charged.
A Dismissal WITH PREJUDICE, means that the same charge cannot be re-filed by the prosecutor - altho the defendant may file a request for such a motion - it is strictly the judge's prerogative.
Yes, and they often do; so long as the trial or announcement as ready for trial has not been done. Then the defendant may object to the changes, and challenge the panel.Added: If subsequent investigation by law enforcment discloses new evidence that the original offense was, in fact, a more serious crime than originally charged, the prosecutor can re-file the case with an enhanced charge supported by the new evidence.
No. In order to be tried with any charge, you must first be charged with it. If you were never charged with DUI you can't be found guilty of that charge. HOWEVER - before you actually go to trial the prosecutor can file a motion with the court to AMEND the charge, and at that time amend the charge to DUI - IF they have evidence to sustain it.
Yes
Not clear what is being asked. The "formal charge." (??)
In order to take you into custody they must charge you with an offense at the time of your booking. That being said... thee PROSECUTOR may change the arrest charge at any time up until you are presented to the court for your arraignment.
Can a District Court Prosecutor add a misdemeanor charge to a felony charge in Michigan just on hearsay and without any evidence? I always assumed that only a Circuit Court could add additional charges after all evidence has been presented to the court.