Q: Hello, Whats does a Nolle Prosequi mean for SC-FAIL TO COMPLY/ASAP?
My case for DUI-1st was a guilty. I ended up moving away and currently living in another state. I do not drive at all, and will not until I comply.
I went back to review my case and pay fines, and found Nolle Prosequi for ASAP classes.. Does that mean I can just pay my fines, and get back my license? Or do I have to do the classes and comply. I am not proud of what I did in any matter. Just trying to understand what to expect at a DMV?
A: It sounds like you were charged with a show cause for failing to comply with asap. The show cause is a criminal charge to bring you before the court to answer for why you did not comply. Nolle prosequi means to decline to prosecute. So it does not have anything to do with your requirement to complete asap. It just means they charged you with an offense, and then dropped the charge (declined to prosecute). But they can potentially bring the charge back or bring a new charge if you don't comply. So do everything the court ordered you to do and you should be fine.
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