Q: Nolle prosequi defendant charged federally Does this mean, state dropped case, but it’s being moved to federal court?
Yes, it’s the same case
This was in the municipal docket. It was understood by defense, that grand jury would not pursue. The charged federally made me think it went to circuit court.
It’s a Money laundry, Fake Id, conspiracy charge
A: It certainly could mean that. Is it the same incident or subject matter in the federal case as was originally being pursued by the state? The state and the feds can actually pursue the same case under something called dual sovereignty. But, they typically do not. If the feds want a case, the state will usually give it to them and dismiss the state case. The defendant should hire an attorney.
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