What does it mean if a case gets dismissed
It means the case is over (in the defendants favor).
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It means the case is over (in the defendants favor).
If there was o formal arrest or prosecution you wouldnt have a record (as youve already established) you probably don't have to and you should be...
Arrest records are generally only available to law enforcement so a commercial background check shouldn't reveal it at this point.
It's no longer a they. Sentencing is up to the judge and that decision is only made after you have been found guilty of the charges. There is a...
Yes
All the charges are combined on one indictment. You should have an attorney and you should be discussing this and the case with him/her.
You can only plead the fifth if your proposed testimony would somehow implicate you in a criminal offense. Keep in mind that depending on the...
You get a lawyer. It's never a smart idea trying to navigate the criminal justice system alone.
Can you? Sure. Can an attorney to better? Again, sure.
You can get a second opinion from another attorney.