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Roe v. Commonwealth
No. 050909Supreme Court of Virginia
050909 Roe v. Commonwealth 04/21/2006 An order dismissing criminal charges, entered where the Commonwealth failed to procure the presence of a defendant who was in the custody of federal officials, and where i…
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050909 Roe v. Commonwealth 04/21/2006 An order dismissing criminal charges, entered where the Commonwealth failed to procure the …
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050909 Roe v. Commonwealth 04/21/2006 An order dismissing criminal charges, entered where the Commonwealth failed to procure the presence of a defendant who was in the custody of federal officials, and where it was not prepared to proceed with its case against the defendant, was with prejudice and not in the nature of a nolle prosequi. The circuit court had denied the Commonwealth's motion for a continuance, and the Commonwealth neglected to request a nolle prosequi. The judgment of the Court of Appeals is reversed and the indictments are dismissed.
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050909 Roe v. Commonwealth 04/21/2006 An order dismissing criminal charges, entered where the Commonwealth failed to procure the presence of a defendant who was in the custody of federal officials, and where it was not prepared to proceed with its case against the defendant, was with prejudice and not in the nature of a nolle prosequi. The circuit court had denied the Commonwealth's motion for a continuance, and the Commonwealth neglected to request a nolle prosequi. The judgment of the Court of Appeals is reversed and the indictments are dismissed.
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