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nolle prosequi

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A quick definition of nolle prosequi:

Term: Nolle Prosequi

Definition: Nolle prosequi means that the person who started a lawsuit or criminal case has decided to stop it. It's like saying "never mind" or "forget it." This can happen at any time before a decision is made. It doesn't mean the person being accused is innocent, and they could still be charged again later.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Nolle prosequi is a legal term that means "not to wish to prosecute." It is a notice or record entry that the prosecutor or plaintiff has decided to abandon the prosecution or lawsuit.

A nolle prosequi can be entered in a criminal or civil case at any time after charges are brought and before a verdict is returned or a plea is entered. It is not an acquittal, so the defendant may be reindicted on the same charges later.

Example 1: In a criminal case, the prosecutor may file a nolle prosequi if they believe they do not have enough evidence to prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Example 2: In a civil case, the plaintiff may file a nolle prosequi if they decide to drop the lawsuit or settle out of court.

These examples illustrate how nolle prosequi is used in both criminal and civil cases. It allows the prosecutor or plaintiff to abandon the case without prejudice, meaning they can still bring the same charges again in the future if they choose to do so.

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why does umiami ask "Are you applying, or have you applied, to other law schools? If so, please list them."
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One manager came in sick wearing a mask, got roasted and stopped wearing it that day. The entire office has been cycling sickness for two weeks now. It may not be super effective but it may help in slowing the spread during meetings when we have to be so close
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am i the only one who has never gotten my status checker to work on here?
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@ChowieBean: want to see what schools they share an applicant pool with, think it is all data harvesting stuff no a +/- for the applicant
12:06
ok good cuz idk whether i wanna tell them or not
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not to be that guy again but berkeley person/applicant id is back and Shiny New Logo
be that guy
EW THE NEW LOGO IS SO UGLY
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12:09
need to send in my berkeley app rawwwww
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:09
@ChowieBean: should be required to tell them, the schools who asked I only told them the schools in their area not all of them.
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12:10
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12:12
@jackfrost11770: if i get a berk A today and they have that logo im withdrawing (/s /s /s /j /j /j)
babycat
12:12
@ChowieBean: me too lol. you applying to public interest scholars program?
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yes def applying public interest
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i was raised like blocks away from umiami
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idk if i wanna go back to florida tho so im applying there as safety/target 💀
12:25
@ChowieBean: doing the same thing
Does anyone think au gonna get back to us today
My app was complete Oct 11
If yes what time
Dkk
12:29
Sure, yes! 11:22:24 PST
ClassyPleasantHeron
12:30
I wonder if Berk was updating their system so that they could watch more video.
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12:41
They updated it so they could watch my video one trillion times
brookyln law portal just added person id and application id for me, what does it mean??
Dkk
12:52
@VolatileClumsyAcolyte: well someone got an A so maybe an A
just checked the reddit, apparently it means nothing..
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