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What does it mean by dismissed on motion of court or defendant?
"Dismissed on motion of court or defendant" means that a legal case has been terminated either by the court's own initiative or at the request of the defendant. When the court dismisses the case, it usually indicates that it found insufficient grounds for continuing the proceedings. If the dismissal is at the defendant's motion, it often suggests that the defendant has presented a compelling reason, such as lack of evidence or legal merit, for the case to be closed. In either scenario, the dismissal effectively ends the legal action without a trial or judgment on the merits.
What does bond forfeiture mean?
It means that the defendant was released on a cash (or property) bailbond and the person for whom the bail was posted fled from prosecution. The amount of money (or property) that was posted with the court to insure his freedom is then forfeited to the court.
What is the difference between a secured and unsecured bond when posting a bond to get out of jail?
A secured bond requires collateral to be pledged to cover the bond amount if the defendant fails to appear in court. An unsecured bond does not require collateral, but the defendant may owe the full amount if they do not appear in court as required.
What is the consequence of plaintiff failure to appear in Virginia district court?
If the defendant fails to appear in a civil court lawsuit, the plaintiff can motion the court for what is known as a default judgement. In laymen terms, they win. If the defendant shows up but the plaintiff did not, they can motion to have the case dismissed with prejudice. This means that the person who sued them cannot bring the same matter back to the courts again.
What is defendant admonished to trial in absentia?
Admonished to trial in absentia means that the court let the defendant know that if he didn't show up to the court date, he would be tried anyway. The court must tell the defendant to avoid violating his rights.
A defendant usually has to post what to ensure his or her presence in court during the course of the case?
Usually it is a cash or property "bond" which is placed in escrow with the court and which could be seized and forfeited if the defendant fails to show for court. Occasionally, if the charge isn't too serious or the defendant has no prior criminal record they will be offered release on "personal recognizance" which means they will be released simply on the strength of their 'promise' to appear.
What does the status of defendendent in court document yhat says forfeit mean?
In a court document, if the status of a defendant is listed as "forfeit," it typically means that the defendant has failed to appear in court or comply with legal obligations, resulting in a loss of certain rights or privileges. This status often indicates that the court has taken action against the defendant, such as issuing a bench warrant or ordering the forfeiture of bail. Essentially, it suggests that the defendant may face additional legal consequences for their non-compliance.
What does this mean the court orders that costs are taxed against defendant?
That means the defendant has to pay them out of his own pocket.
In small claims what if the defendant is a no show?
If the defendant does not show up in small claims court, the judge may enter a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff. This means that the plaintiff wins the case by default since the defendant did not appear to defend themselves. The plaintiff may then be awarded the relief requested in their claim.
What is FTA theft no pr?
FTA usually means failure to appear, meaning the defendant did not show up for a court date. Theft, of course, means the defendant is accused of stealing something. No pr depends on the context. It could mean no priors, no parole, or something else.
What does a misdemeanor for show cause mean?
A misdemeanor for show cause typically means that the defendant has failed to comply with court orders or show up for a hearing, and a judge has issued a show cause order requiring them to appear in court and explain why they did not follow court instructions. This can lead to further consequences such as fines, probation, or even jail time.
What does it mean for a defendant to be admonished in open court and be tried in absertia?
To be admonished means that you have been found guilty of an offence, however the judge decides that the minimum level of punishment is appropriate. It still means you have a criminal record, however under rehabilitation of offenders legislation the conviction can be regarded as spent after five years. Tried in absentia (check spelling - original was spelt absertia) means that the accused failed to appear and was therefore tried in their absence.
