Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Mexico
What does dismissed in the interest of justice mean
Asked on 11/04/15, 12:18 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall
Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC
It means the prosecutor has decided not to pursue the case at this time. The generic language is frequently used, and does not reveal the specific reason this determination was made. Depending upon other language in the dismissal, it is possible the case could be re-filed at a later time.
Answered on 11/05/15, 10:19 am
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