Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
Court Ruling
What does Dism. furth. of Justice mean? This pertains to my ex husband who was charged with a DUI and was on parole for abusing me. Our Divorce is now a mess because he is back in custody.
Asked on 10/03/04, 1:16 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
Re: Court Ruling
It is shorthand for "Dismissed in furtherence of the interests of justice". It means that the state decided to drop one or more charges against the defendant.
Answered on 10/03/04, 4:10 pm
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