Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

nolle prosequi

what is the length of time that a ''noll prosequi'' disposition can be reprocessed in the state of Virginia?


Asked on 5/22/08, 1:21 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: nolle prosequi

If a misdemeanor offense, within 12 months of the date of the offense, i.e., within the period allowed by the statute of limitations for misdemeanors.

For felony crimes, which have no such limitation in Virginia, they can be rebrought anytime.

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Answered on 5/22/08, 8:45 am


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