Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts
Dismissed
In the local paper they list court records. Some cases are ''dismissed'', and others are ''dismissed without prejudice''. What's the difference?
Asked on 9/28/06, 12:12 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
henry lebensbaum
Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)
Re: Dismissed
Typically almost all dismissals are without prejudice. This means that the Commonwealth can sometimes file another complaint on the same matter. A dismissal with prejudice precludes the filing of another complaint on the same charge(s) that were filed.
Answered on 9/28/06, 3:37 pm
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