Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

Dismissal of a case

My sister had a second hearing she attended because the defendant did not show up. The DA requested to dismiss the case because the defendant was not present for a second time. The judge agreed to dismissal and we were literally walking out of the court room when the DA was then notified that the witness arrived, even though the case was already dismissed. They proceeded with the case because she did show up 30 minutes later. My sister pleaded no contest to simple assault. How come the case was not considered dismissed anyway, can the lawyer argue to keep the case dismissed even though the defendent showed up after it was dismissed. are you still able to proceed? Thank you for reading.


Asked on 2/27/05, 10:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Marc V. Taiani AAAL - Allegheny Attorneys At Law

Re: Dismissal of a case

It depends on the charges and the consequenses, had you had an attorney present this would not have occurred. I would recommend contacting an attorney on this matter.

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Marc V. Taiani, Esquire

AAAL - Allegheny Attorneys At Law

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Answered on 3/02/05, 9:42 am


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