State v. Weaver

A stet in Maryland is a method of placing an indictment or criminal information in a state of suspended animation into which new vitality may be breathed through either prosecutorial or defense resuscitation. The "stet” as used in this State appears to be unique, in name, if not as to usage. See generally State v. Jones, 18 Md. App. 11, 32-37, 305 A.2d 177 (1973). "The entry of a stet simply means that the State will not proceed against an accused on that indictment at that time.” Smith v. State, 16 Md. App. 317, 323, 295 A.2d 802 (1972). Unlike a nolle prosequi, which may be used by a…