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Not really enough info given with which to answer the question - - - BUT if you're looking for a definition: The term is often used in traffic cases when the officer (for whatever reason) fails to appear in court to testify against you. Dismissalal is the same as if the charge was never made, and no adverse record will apear on driving record.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoCases are dismissed "for want of prosecution" when the plaintiff fails to actively pursue the claim. This happens sometimes when lawyers are handling too big of a case load, for example, and lose track of things. You, the client, don't realize that the lawyer hasn't done much, if anything, on your case, and suddenly it is "dismissed".
If the case is "dismissed without prejudice", you can re-file the case -- and you might consider finding a new attorney, depending on the reason for the lack of activity in the first place.
If the case is "dismissed with prejudice," you are probably barred from filing the case again -- and you might now have a malpractice suit against the attorney (again, depending on the circumstances).
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What happens when a mother misses a court date for child support in the state of MN?
The court may dismiss the case for want of prosecution.
What happens after an fwop notice is filed in court?
FWOP = For Want (i.e.: lack) of Prosecution. The way the question is worded it sounds as if the defense is filing a motion to dismiss the case - "for want of prosecution." If the judge agrees, it depends entirely on whether they dismiss the case WITH prejudice or WITHOUT prejudice. If it is WITHOUT prejudice the case COULD be opened again by the prosecution. If it is WITH prejudice the case is over and finished and can never be brought again (for THIS particular offense).
What is a FWOP notice?
FWOP stands for "for want of prosecution". A FWOP notice is generated when there has been no activity in a case for some period of time (some jurisidctions require no case activity for over 1 year). If the notice period expires without a party creating any case activity, then the case can be dismissed "for want of prosecution".
What is a dismissed for want of prosecution on a child support case?
It means the case was closed, or dismissed. Usually this happens due to the petitioner failing to appear, or the alotted time required for the petitoner to complete an action has been exceeded. The matter can be refiled, though.
Why would a defender want to conduct his or her own investigation of an incident?
To ascertain if the prosecution was presenting a truly factual case and/or to cast doubt on the ability of the prosecution to conduct a proper investigation.
What happens after a court case?
Please be more specific. What kind of case? What is it you are asking about? What do you want to know?
What does it mean when district attorney does not offer a plea deal?
if the district attourney doesnt offer a plea bargain out it means that they want to either keep you in court to make the case take longer before being dissmissed. Or they could be trying to get you to have a harder sentence for the crime committied.
What happens if you don't show up for jury selection?
After the circumstances of the complainants non-appearance are looked into - to make sure the they weren't threatened or somehow prevented from appearing - the case MIGHT be dismissed or dropped for "Want of Prosecution." Ask the prosecutor or your attorney (if you have one).
I want a drama on flood?
choose a realistic case that happens today in our world.
What does want of prosecution mean?
"Want of prosecution" (or lack of prosecution) means that a particular lawsuit is not being actively pursued, i.e. prosecuted by one or another parties. All states have court rules that set time frames within which certain things, like take depositions, issue interrogatories, etc. have to be done. In the even a party to a lawsuit does not do what is supposed to be done within those time limits, the court has the discretion in an appropriate instance to dismiss the case for want or lack of prosecution. Curiously, this phrase is used most often in civil cases rather than criminal cases, even though the word prosecution is associated with criminal cases rather than civil cases.
Can you retry a 1st degree murder count if you have a hung jury?
Yes, a hung jury does not decide the guilt or innocence of the defendant. Until their is adjudication (decision) of the case that is not a finished case. If a jury is hung the prosecutor has to decide if they want to refile the charges or not. If they chose to refile then the case begins all over again. If not, then the defendant does not have to answer to the charge anymore. When that happens the case is dismissed. It can be dismissed with or without prejudice. If it is dismissed without prejudice then the prosecution can refile charges somewhere down the line; if it is with prejudice they cannot reopen the case.
What happens if the plaintiff doesn't show up to court?
It depends on what kind of case it is, why the plaintiff didn't show up, and what kind of court appearance you are there for.Added: By the use of the term "plaintiff" it must be assumed that the question refers to a civil case, not a criminal one. If the plaintiff fails to appear in court for THEIR case it is possible (in fact, likely) that the other party will request a motion for dismissal/acquital of the charges for 'want of prosecution,' and/or a directed verdict of not guilty/liable.
