If it is dropped because the only witness is ill and can not testify, does that mean you are innocent? Can the case be brought up as evidence to hurt your charecter later?
2006-11-22 06:31:58 · 13 answers · asked by liyah's mommy 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
You are considered by law innocent unless you are convicted and found guilty.
But they can re-file when the witness can testify again
2006-11-22 10:46:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that there is not enough information at this time or information they were counting on feel through. Normally a police force will be pressed with other priorities and small cases will be droped because other more important things come up. But it can still be brought up in court another time. The charges could be refiled if there is more evidence. If they tried you and you were found innocent then they could not refile. So is the cup half full or half empty. Also you have been arrested so that counts for alot and can hurt you in the long run. Good luck but try keeping your nose clean next time.
2006-11-22 14:43:02 · answer #2 · answered by c=bo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you are innocent if the charge is and stays dropped. The only thing that proves guilt is a conviction. If the charges are dropped its as if it never happened. In many cases though, if the witness cannot or will not testify the States Prosecution will pick up the charge and persue the case.
2006-11-22 14:36:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on if they are allowed to refile charges at a later time, pending more witnesses, or evidence.
You are innocent until proven guilty. For now, you are just innocent since you weren't brought to trial.
The state can then refile to go to trial once their witness is able to testify. And at that time you will be found guilty or not guilty ( in a trial, you aren't found innocent. just not guilty).
2006-11-22 14:36:05 · answer #4 · answered by arus.geo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the state drops the case it's just because they don't have what they need to convict you. And it depends on whether the case was dismissed with prejudice or without prejudice as to whether they can bring it back up again. With prejudice means that it's over and done. Without prejudice means that they can refile at any point during the statute of limitations.
2006-11-22 14:35:23 · answer #5 · answered by Chris J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It generally means there isn't enough evidence against you to pursue it. I can't imagine anyone would think that someone bringing a case against you and then dropping it would hurt your character. If there isn't enough evidence to support the case, who cares about it?
2006-11-22 14:33:52 · answer #6 · answered by leaptad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not innocent as you were never tried. It is possible that the case may be brought up again if it is the same type of offense. Depends on how good your attorney is at his job.......
2006-11-22 14:41:25 · answer #7 · answered by tallerfella 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The arrest can be brought up. And no, you aren't considered innocent. Not guilty is the term used
2006-11-22 14:34:32 · answer #8 · answered by hichefheidi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no and no. they will not prosecute if they don't have enough evidence, such as that witness. no they can not bring up that in another case because it never even went to trial, although in something as extreme as murder i have seen them allow it on some of those court documentaries
2006-11-22 14:39:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means they don't have enough evidence to convict, at this time.
But if more evidence becomes available, the charge could be re-filed.
2006-11-22 14:34:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋