Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

what does it mean when a misdemeanor shoplifting case dismissed and also destroyed.


Asked on 8/08/13, 10:29 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Gardner Hicks, Massey & Gardner, LLP

Dismissed means that the case is no longer opened, and the person who had been charged should look into having the arrest expunged. I am not sure what you mean by "destroyed". This may be someone's way of saying expunged. I would have to know the context to give you a better answer.

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Answered on 8/09/13, 7:16 am


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