What is the legal effect of a Nolle Prosequi?

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What is the legal effect of a Nolle Prosequi?

I had a arrest for possession of cannabis over 20 grams and a charge of drug paraphernalia; the 1st was a 3rd degree felony and the 2nd a 1st degree misdemeanor. This was 2 years ago. I pled not guilty and after some time the judge granted me a Nolle Prosequi. Am I a felon after this notice by the judge?

Asked on September 4, 2013 under Criminal Law, Tennessee

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Terence Fenelon / Law Offices of Terence Fenelon

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

The judge didn't grant you a nolle Pros, he granted the prosecutor a nolle pros(short term).  The term comes from Latin and basically means "declines to prosecute".  Thus, the charges against you were dropped and you are not a felon


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