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2 Μαΐ 2013 · Nolle prosequi (“null prosse”) is similar to a dismissal, however it allows a charge to be brought back or reinitiated at a later date. This latin term means “not prosecute.”
27 Φεβ 2023 · In Virginia law, “nolle prosequi” is a term used to indicate that the Commonwealth of Virginia has chosen not to proceed with prosecuting a criminal case. It can be used when the prosecution believes that there is not enough evidence to secure a conviction, or when the prosecution has decided to focus on other cases instead.
18 Φεβ 2022 · The prosecution invokes nolle prosequi or dismissal when it has decided to discontinue a prosecution or part of it. Lawyers and judges refer to the charges "nol prossed" or dismissed. The prosecution may nol pross all charges against the defendant or only some.
15 Σεπ 2015 · The Latin term nolle prosequi means to “be unwilling to pursue,” and is used in the criminal legal system to signify that the prosecution is discontinuing, or will not prosecute. In simple terms, nolle prosequi amounts to a voluntary dismissal of criminal charges by the prosecution, or a dismissal of a civil lawsuit .
Under Virginia procedure a nolle prosequi is a discontinuance which discharges the accused from liability on the indictment to which the nolle prosequi is entered. For the prosecution to proceed thereafter for the same offense, a new indictment is required.
Nolle prosequi; discretion of court upon good cause shown. Nolle prosequi shall be entered only in the discretion of the court, upon motion of the Commonwealth with good cause therefor shown. 1979, c. 641.
23 Ιαν 2013 · Nolle prosequi simply means that the case was not prosecuted. In theory, the Commonwealth's Attorney can bring back the misdemeanor case any time within the next year. In practice, that almost never happens. This is a form of having your case dismissed.
