Legal Question in Criminal Law in Indiana
can the courts dismiss a criminal case then refile it under a new cause number
Asked on 2/20/11, 11:24 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jay Rigdon
Rockhill Pinnick LLP
If by "the courts", you mean "the prosecutor", than yes, that can happen. Doing so may have an impact on what can happen in the new case, which chould be discussed with defense counsel.
Answered on 2/20/11, 3:07 pm
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