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A quick definition of nol. pros.:

A nolle prosequi is a fancy Latin phrase that means a prosecutor doesn't want to continue with a criminal charge against someone. It's like saying "never mind" and the charges are dropped. Sometimes, this means the person can't be charged again for the same thing. The prosecutor can do this at any time before the sentence is given, but in some places, they need permission from the court or a good reason to do it.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Nolle Prosequi is a Latin term that means "to be unwilling to prosecute." It is a formal entry made by a prosecutor on the record indicating that they will no longer pursue a criminal charge against the defendant. This entry acts as a dismissal of the charges, usually without prejudice.

For example, if a prosecutor decides to drop charges against a defendant due to lack of evidence, they may enter a nolle prosequi on the record.

In some states, a nolle prosequi after jeopardy attaches amounts to an acquittal and a bar to prosecution. This means that if the prosecutor enters a nolle prosequi after the defendant has been acquitted, they cannot be charged with the same crime again.

Generally, a prosecutor can enter a nolle prosequi at any stage after indictment and until the imposition of a sentence. However, some states, like Michigan, require that the prosecutor obtain the court's permission to nolle prosequi charges. In other states, like Arkansas, the prosecutor must show good cause to obtain the court's permission.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
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Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
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No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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