Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

Stricken off - leave reinstate

is this an unconditional dismissal of a case or is there any admission of guilt?


Asked on 3/30/09, 8:23 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Thomas C. Gallagher Gallagher Criminal Defense

Re: Stricken off - leave reinstate

You question is unclear. An unconditional dismissal, I suppose, would be an dismissal of a criminal charge without any conditions. An admission of guilt would typically involve a guilty plea, though rarely a stipulation of fact.

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Answered on 3/31/09, 1:22 pm
Richard Cohen Richard Cohen and Associates

Re: Stricken off - leave reinstate

It is not unconditional. The case is taken off the call. The prosecutor has the right to petition the court to put it back on the call, thereby reinstating the case. However, if, at the time of the "SOL", the Defendant demanded trial in writing pursuant to the Speedy Trial Act, then the State has only 160 days to ask to reinstate the case.

As a practical matter, 99% of cases "SOL" just fade away.

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Answered on 3/31/09, 7:36 am


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