Legal Opinion
Sheriff, Washoe County v. Marcus
Nevada Supreme Court
Decided February 23, 2000No. 32958PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
2Per curiam
SUMMARY
This is a case concerning recent legislation granting prosecutors the ability to once dismiss without prejudice a misdemeanor complaint against a defendant before trial. Based on our review of the legislation in light of our case law, which requires a showing of good cause before a prosecutor may seek a continuance, we conclude that the legislation is clear and unambiguous on its face and allows prosecutors, within constitutional limitations, to make such a dismissal without consent of the court.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
In October 1997, Richard A. Marcus (“Marcus”) was arrested and…
3Cases cited17 opinions
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4Cited by14 opinions
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