Dismissal

Process by which a court will terminate a case. With Prejudice - cannot refile. Without Prejudice - can refile at a later date.

The termination of a lawsuit either with or without prejudice.

An order or judgment of the Court which acts as a final disposition of charges prior to trial or conviction.

Either the government or the defendant can ask the court to dismiss a pending criminal case. The court may deny the motion, or may either dismiss the case "with prejudice" or "without prejudice." When a case is dismissed with prejudice, the government cannot prosecute the defendant again on the same charge. A dismissal without prejudice allows the government to reindict the case and bring the charges again at some future date if it so chooses.