the sheriff wants the state to go to the supreme court
2007-08-01 12:57:47 · 6 answers · asked by mike d 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes. "dropped" isnt a legal term. That just means at that particular point in time, there was no reason to go forward with the case. Some types of crime have no limit on prosecution--like murder, etc.
If the case has been reopened, that means it's become prosecutable---perhaps new evidence has surfaced.
2007-08-01 13:01:54 · answer #1 · answered by Munya Says: DUH! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if the case was dismissed "without prejudice" then the state may re-file it any time within the statute of limitations period. That's uncommon, but it is allowed.
It's not up to the sheriff -- it's up to the DA (or equivalent office of prosecutor).
And it would only go to the state Supreme Court if the matter escalates on appeal up from the trial court -- until the trial court has rendered a judgment, there cannot be an appeal.
2007-08-01 20:51:41 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might depend on what state, but if by "dropped", you mean a Judge or Court dismissed the case, then they can't reopen it. You can't be tried for the same crime twice....
2007-08-01 20:01:51 · answer #3 · answered by Huh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. They may introduce new evidence or a case can be reopened on new charges.
2007-08-01 20:38:38 · answer #4 · answered by eniles21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-08-01 19:59:15 · answer #5 · answered by crknapp79 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if new and compelling evidence is discovered they most likely will reopen an investigation
2007-08-01 20:00:26 · answer #6 · answered by colormehappy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋