HB 352 -- Prosecuting Attorneys

Sponsor:  Lipke

This bill allows a prosecutor to dismiss criminal charges against
a person without seeking permission from the court.  This
dismissal is without prejudice and may be filed again later.
However, if it is filed after the time double jeopardy has
attached, the dismissal is with prejudice, unless the defendant
has consented to having the case dismissed without prejudice.
Double jeopardy attaches at the time a jury is impaneled or, when
there is no jury, when the judge begins hearing evidence.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated August 25, 2005 at 1:18 pm