Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

uttering and publishing

what does it mean to have a case of uttering and publishing ,dismissed with prejudice.Why is it still on my record ,what can i do to get it off? the store that brought the claim was closed at court time and still is .Its been 10 yrs.


Asked on 7/22/04, 9:37 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Henry J. Legere, Jr. Law Office of Henry J. Legere, Jr.

Re: uttering and publishing

A dismissal with prejudice means that the case has been dismissed and can not be refiled. Normally, a case is dismissed with prejudice only when jeopardy has attached. In most instances where a case is dismissed because the prosecution isn't prepared to proceed ( evidence or a witness is missing) the case is dismissed without prejudice meaning that it can be refiled and brought back. If your case has been dismissed you can request a return of the arrest record and your fingerprints from the court that dismissed the case. When that happens this case should not appear on your record. Good luck.

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Answered on 7/23/04, 11:17 pm
Eric I. Kutinsky THE MICHIGAN LEGAL TEAM, P.C.

Re: uttering and publishing

If it was dismissed, it will not be on your record. Please contact my office and we can investigate further. Eric I. Kutinsky, Esq. (248) 737-7000

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Answered on 7/22/04, 10:46 pm


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