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.
Charges for assault and battery can be dropped or dismissed for several reasons, including lack of evidence to support the allegations, witness unavailability or unreliability, or evidence of self-defense. Additionally, if the victim chooses not to cooperate or recants their statement, the prosecution may find it challenging to proceed. Legal technicalities, such as improper police procedures during arrest or lack of jurisdiction, can also lead to case dismissal. Lastly, successful plea negotiations or diversion programs may result in reduced charges or case resolution without a trial.
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 is when you only beat them up a little bit like a slap or two or grabbing their shirt. Aggravated is when the person clearly wanted to really hurt them and are much more aggressive and violent like a savage beating
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.
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???)
When a case is dismissed with prejudice, it means that the case is permanently closed and cannot be brought back to court. On the other hand, when a case is dismissed without prejudice, it means that the case can be refiled in the future.