A friend of a friend once told you that he had been prosecuted and imprisoned, but that the prosecutor had not preferred his case. He is free, he has fun and lives his best life! Now, because of an unfortunate family fight, you have been arrested and charged with assault and battery against a family member. You risk up to 12 months in prison and a $1,000.00 fine that you can`t afford. They pick up the phone and call Bixon Law. Your question is: What is nolle prosequi? You don`t know exactly what it is, but you know it means you won`t go to jail. You need help, and when you called, we answered. Conviction: conviction of an accused in a court indictment or plea, finding of guilt but suffering from mental illness or an unquestioned plea. If a prosecutor decides to convict an accused`s case, it is important for the accused to understand that a voluntary rejection of his or her indictment does not mean that he or she has been found innocent and acquitted. The prosecutor may decide to re-examine the accused`s case and, after verification, to change his or her mind and repeat the accused on the same specific charges, if sufficient evidence is available. The nolle prosequi thus serves as a screening device allowing the district prosecutor to exercise a certain degree of control over the criminal complaint. . .
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