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Nol Pros

Definition:

Nol Pros, short for nolle prosequi, is a legal term used in criminal law to refer to the prosecutor's decision to drop or dismiss charges against a defendant.

Examples:

As a noun:

• The prosecutor entered a nol pros, and the defendant was released from custody.
• The defense attorney negotiated with the prosecutor for a nolle prosequi, resulting in the charges being dropped.

As a verb:

• The prosecution chose to nol pros the case due to lack of evidence.
• After careful review, the district attorney decided to nolle prosequi the charges against the accused.

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