We have a child custody case going and found out the mother was arrested for first degree forgery, identity theft, first degree theft and possesion of a controlled substance. We just found out that court records show - dismissed no complaint. What does this mean? Can we still use this in court?
2007-03-22 13:48:53 · 3 answers · asked by Madis M 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
If it was dismissed, then it was throwed out of court and records.
U can not use this in court, she must of been found innocent.
2007-03-22 13:52:43 · answer #1 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having worked in the court system in my state for over 26 years, I can tell you that cases are routinely dismissed if the prosecutor or district attorney does not get the proper paperwork filed, the complaint. Sometimes it is the fault of the prosecutor or DA for not getting the paperwork filed with the court and sometimes it is the fault of the police department for not getting the proper arresting information to the prosecutor or DA. Check and see if this woman was recharged for these events at a later time. Usually they are. And no, you cannot use this in criminal court, but civil court is much more leinent regarding what can be brought before the court.
2007-03-22 21:00:26 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means the charges were dismissed because no complaint was filed by the District Attorney's Office.
You can mention the incident in civil court and the judge will depend what weight to give your claim.
2007-03-22 22:17:16 · answer #3 · answered by me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋