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After an order was presented to Nolle Prosequi, is there a time frame to indict someone again?

After an order was presented to Nolle Prosequi, is there a time frame to indict someone again or dismiss charges, or can you be indicted anytime, 10 or 20 years later?

04/26/2007 | Category » Speedy Trial  State » VA  #3343
How long will a finding of Nolle Prosequi remain open?

How long will a finding of Nolle Prosequi remain open? If the case is reopened does the right to a speedy trial become involved?

04/29/2007 | Category » Speedy Trial  State » VA  #3405
What is the sentence for leaving the scene of an accident where damages only were involved?

My daughter received a ticket for leaving the scene of an accident when the night before she accidentally backed into a car in a parking lot, and didn't think there was damage and left. We received a letter from the county stating that we should disregard the ticket time/date an...

11/15/2007 | Category » Speedy Trial  State » MN  #12322
Can I challenge the arraingment because it was not in a 48 hour period?

The district attoney filed charges on 11/13/07. I was arraigned on 11/16/07. Can I challenge the arraingment because it was not in a 48 hour period?

11/29/2007 | Category » Speedy Trial  State » CA  #13068
Is my sister entitled to a speedy court day since she is in jail on a probation violation?

My little sister was arrested for probation violation. She has been in jail for a month and still has no court date. Does the jail have the right to do that?

04/02/2009 | Category » Speedy Trial  State » AZ  #15848