Legal Question in Criminal Law in Nevada

Dismisal without prejudice

Seven months ago,after turning in a stollen 4-wheeler to the police, I was arrested on a warrant that said they had found the 4-wheeler through an investigation. My roommate was there and is a witness that I turned it in.

They then appointed me a Public Defender, who advised me to plead guilty and get it over with and testify against the person who sold me the bike. At my arrainment I decided to plead innocet, this upset my P.D. but he said he would tell the judge, and my hearing should be in a couple of weeks. 4 months latter, my P.D. asked me to come to his office & sign a waiver for a fast & speedy trial, I did not. @ weeks later I have my court date canceled & reset in 2 weeks. I went in, the court secretary said my lawer should of called and let me know the D. A. had dissmissed the charge without prejudice. What does this really mean and how long can they keep this charge open & against me?

Thank-you.


Asked on 3/01/06, 4:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Smith James E. Smith Ltd.

Re: Dismisal without prejudice

The statute of limitations is 3 years from the date of the offense. However, usually if the DA does not re-file within a year you can rest assured that it will not file at all.

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Answered on 3/01/06, 4:27 pm


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