Nolle Prosequi

[paguy88]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA

Friend of mine was chaged with a DUI. Went to trail as I am looking it up on line this is what it says Nolle Prosequi. under that it says Order - Sentence/Penalty Imposed

I was under the impression that Nolle Prosequi is basically when the State says we give up and drop all charges. Am I wrong? I am sure I am missing something or mistaken.

 

[lifeover]

It probably says nolo contendre which means I'm guilty but I'm not saying I'm guilty. Has the same effect.

 

[FlyingRon]

Nolle Prosqui is quite different than Nolo Contendre.

Nolle Prosqui says the prosecution isn't pursuing the case.
Nolo Contendre says the defense isn't contesting the case.

Since a sentence was imposed, my guess is something like ARD is in play.
The prosecution is deferred and eventually dismissed if the defendant completes a period of probation (actually quite small for DUI ARD's, 60 days typically).