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Unusual Court Case Dispositions from Around the Globe

October 24, 2024 posted by Steve Brownstein

In Alberta, "Cleared of Proceedings" in the context of a criminal case disposition typically means that the legal process or prosecution has been resolved or concluded without further action. This could happen for a variety of reasons, such as:

>>Withdrawal of Charges: The Crown prosecutor may decide to withdraw the charges, which means the accused will no longer face prosecution for that offense.
>>Stay of Proceedings: The Crown may stay the proceedings, meaning the prosecution is suspended. The charges can be brought back within a year, but in many cases, they are eventually dropped permanently.
>>Dismissal: The court may dismiss the case, which means the charges are dropped, and no further legal action will be taken.
>>Acquittal: If a trial occurs and the accused is found not guilty, the case is cleared of proceedings, as no further action is required after an acquittal.

In essence, "cleared of proceedings" indicates that the court or prosecution has decided to stop pursuing the case, and the accused is no longer subject to criminal charges related to that particular case.