It would depend on the specific circumstances, but generally, in the eyes of the law, yes.
Bail can be exonerated by the judge at the very beginning of court proceedings or until the defendant is sentenced. It's at the discretion of the court. Usually bail is exonerated when the defendant is close to a settlement with the prosecutors. Or, when he is no longer a flight risk. As it is to the courts benefit to have Joe Bondsman look for the defendant in case he misses court instead of exonerating the bond and now the police have the sole responsibility to locate the defendant.
No. A conviction is when the defendant pleads guilty or nolo, or a jury finds him guilty. Dismissed functions like a not guilty.
Pre Trial Intervention in NJ, is a program that allows first time offenders the chance to wipe the slate clean. Before the matter reaches the court system, a defendant can apply for PTI. If the defendant is accepted, certain terms and conditions are set for an average of a 1-3 year period. If the defendant successfully completes the program, the case is dismissed. This allows the defendant to live a life free from the stigma of a criminal record.
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.
In a mortgage case dismissed with prejudice, does the defendant win or lose?
Yes
may result in the reduction of a jail or prison termadditional charges may be dismissed against the defendant
Don't know who you are referring to when you use the term 'claimant.' If an indictment has been dismissed, the defendant will be notified, and the copmplaining witness should be notified by the prosecutor's office.
No. The charges were dismissed.
"WITHOUT prejudice" is indeed the key phrase! It means that the current case against the defendant is dismissed, HOWEVER, the prosecution has the option of re-charging the defendant again - perhaps after they cure a defect in the original case, or under a different statute. It is generally only a momentary reprieve for the defendant.
no
Very briefly, this means that the appellant lost the appeal, and must pay for the costs incurred by the defendant in defending their position.