quincy
Senior Member
To "stay" means to stop or suspend. When there is a stay of prosecution, there is a stopping or suspending of the legal action. The legal action is (generally) not dismissed with a stay of prosecution but instead it is temporarily delayed, generally until some act is done or condition is met by one or both of the parties. Once the act is done or the condition met, the proceeding will continue.Thank you very much. I appreciate the actual answer without any lackluster humour or obvious brainless statements added in. So may i ask what stay of prosecution is for anyone knowlagable about the phrase?
In your described situation, IF you are offered diversion, you will not be prosecuted for the crime immediately. You could be prosecuted at a later time, if you do not fulfill the terms and conditions set out for you by the prosecutor and judge. If you do not fulfill the terms and conditions of the diversion program, you will be back in court to be prosecuted on the original theft charge.
I recommend you have an attorney in your area assist you, tjackson000. Good luck.