nol-pros in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Nol-pros (verb) refers to the formal decision by a prosecutor to discontinue or dismiss legal charges or proceedings against a defendant.
Sample Sentences
- The court decided to nol-pros the charges against the defendant due to lack of evidence.
- After reviewing the case, the prosecutor chose to nol-pros the indictment, allowing the accused to walk free.
- The attorney filed a motion to nol-pros the case, arguing that new evidence had emerged.
- In a surprising turn of events, the district attorney announced they would nol-pros the felony charges.
- The decision to nol-pros the case was met with mixed reactions from the community.