it means the chraged were dismissed and the case is closed. It means the person was let go and nothing will come of the charges.
assault and battery.
It depends on how it was dismissed Dismissed without predjudice means that the charges can be re-filed. Usually this is used when the Judge thinks there is lack of evidence for a conviction. If more evidence is found later, the charges can be re-filed. Dismissed with predjudice means that charges can not be refiled.
With or without the battery the water that is in the alcohol can damage the circuitry and components.
If you grab a woman's breast without her permission, it is assault and battery and you will go to jail and have to register as a sexual predator.
It is the threat of a battery. It would mean threatening to commit a battery on someone with the present ability to carry out the threat. It is a class B misdemeanor with a possible penalty of 6 months in jail and possible fine of up to $1500.
Simple assault or battery involves intentionally causing harm or offense to someone without a weapon, while aggravated assault or battery involves causing more serious harm with a deadly weapon or under more severe circumstances, such as with intent to kill or in a domestic violence situation. Aggravated assault or battery typically carries harsher penalties than simple assault or battery.
Dismissed without prejudice means the creditor cannot further pursue the debt.
In most jurisdictions I am aware of "Simple" Assault (meaning assault with nothing but your hands or fists) is a misdemeanor. It can be charged as a more serious crime depending upon the seriousness of the injuries inflicted on the victim.
Dismissed WITH or WITHOUT prejudice? On a misdemeanor - IF it was dismissed WITH prejudice - you probably can.
Being dismissed without prejudice means that the case can be refiled at a later date. It gives the option to pursue the case again if needed, which can be advantageous in certain situations. However, it also means that the issue remains unresolved and may need to be addressed in the future.
They can try. Without your cooperation it may not get far.Added: FIrst of all, INDIVIDUALS can NOT PRESS CHARGES! They can only file complaints with law enforcement. Then the prosecutor's office PRESSES charges. It may also depend greatly on just what type of "Assault" the question is referring to. (SIMPLE Assault - ASSAULT and Battery - SEXUAL Assault???)
It means that for some legal reason the court has dismissed the charges against the individual. A case may be dismissed "with prejudice" or "without prejudice."