Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
case resolution
What is the fundamental difference between a dismissal and a finding of not guilty?
Asked on 1/31/08, 6:57 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
michael palmer
Law Office of Michael Palmer
Re: case resolution
With a dismissal, you can be charged again within the statute of limitations. However, with a not guilty you can't be charged again. Also, with a not guilty you can get an expunction right away.
Answered on 1/31/08, 7:20 pm
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