Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota

Stay of Prosecution

Regarding a Disorderly Conduct charge; what does it mean to negotiate for a dismissal towards a stay of prosecution? Is there simply a fine to be paid, a class to be taken, and/or something else to expect? Is the charge still recorded as a misdemeanor until the end of a probationary period if one is given?


Asked on 11/07/08, 2:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Thomas C. Gallagher Gallagher Criminal Defense

Re: Stay of Prosecution

If a case is resolved without a guilty plea, for dismissal at some future date provided certain conditions are met in the meantime -- this is sometimes called a "continuance for dismissal" (of the charge), a "agreement to suspend prosecution," deferred prosecution, pretrial diversion... The name can vary depending upon local practice, but the key is "no guilty plea."

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Answered on 11/07/08, 3:25 pm


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