If the state drops a case against you does that mean that you are considered innocent?
956083
You are considered by law innocent unless you are convicted and found guilty.\n\nBut they can re-file when the witness can testify again
372840
Yes, if the higher court wishes to hear it.  It isn't very likely that they would hear your case though.
761903
I don't.  Frankly, generally if a prosecutor is actually taking you to trial they have evidence that your are guilty.  So, why would they not regard you was such, after all they have the burden or proof.  My dad was a prosecutor, so obviously I grew up around those guys, they were family to me and nothing to be afraid of.   Why does it matter to you anyway, obviously a prosecutor will regard you as guilty, that's why they're bringing you to trial, it's human nature.
872574
It never happens that an accused convicted in lower court, chooses not to appeal in a higher court if he believes he is not guilty.\n\nTherefore the legal system permits him to appeal against the award in the higher court e.g. in the High court and then in the Supreme court and then can apply for clemancy before the President.\n\nEven then if during this long process a convicted person is not able to prove his innocence, he is liable to be convicted.\n\nMoreover the court depends on the evidence which are produced before it. \n\nNow if an innocent person is convicted for a crime which he never committed which is quite unlikely to happen ;\n\n1.It has to be proved in the court of law.\n\n2. After his punishment [ death] who will produce counter evidence in the court ?\n\n3. Why these evidence could not be produced earlier ?\n\n4. How the court will rely on these evidences ?\n\nNow assuming that the convicted was innocent, the prosecution will have to be held solely responsible as it conspired and fabricated the evidence and for taking an innocent life.\n\nAnd they can be punished as well. But not the court as it has no option but to rely on the evidence and arguments upon which all judgements are based.
411496
yes most deffinately. a defendant has the right to confront their accusers. this is why we have the witness protection program. more or less the government changes your identy and sets you up somewhere else to live. however these deals are made prior to your testimony and generaly reserved for people who can give up the goods on major crime figures or anyone whos life is in iminate danger for testifying this is a very hard status to get.
362732
It depends on the "stuff."  I am going to assume you are speaking of personal belongings with some sort of value.\n\nThe answer is, until the trial is over, all appeals are over, and the period of time to file for an appeal have all passed.\n\nIf property was seized and there have been no charges filed, they can hold it until the statute of limitations for filing charges (depends on the crime) runs out.\n\nThis is a short and generic answer without specifics on the case, but basically, they can keep it until they are sure they won't need it again.  This may end up being a very long time.
973181
Yes and no because like you said at the end you didnt speak up either so that can get you in trouble in court if you want to sue.
992813
Thats an easy one. Just don't show up, you are the complaining witness in that case right?  If you dont show then theres no complaining witness, no complaining witness, no case, that means case dismissed. all charges dropped, but if the state picks up the charges you'll get a subpoena in the mail and you are compelled to show if you don't you get a capias for your arrest, and they make you testify anyway, but that probably wont happen.
679932
A mistrial, you mean?\n\nYou may get your case appealed if you have reasonable proof that the trial or the proceedings before the trial were unlawful.
729679
Now yes.\nHe was innocent until proven guilty
142297
You will need a good lawyer, whether you are innocent or guilty.\n\nI would suggest a sincere letter of apology regardless.\n\nMean people suck!
1175588
Yes, if they have sued you and won a judgement against you in a court of law.  Were you sued?
364950
I doubt the state could be sued for negligence.  We live in a country that you are innocent till proven guilty.  For the innocent that are charged this is good.  For the innocent no charged the guilty that are free to walk this sucks.
385429
No, I don't think so! The point is, is that you broke the law. It may be considered but just because your a good person, it doesn't mean that you may be go.
507553
yes, i was wrongly accused once...a work thing(exonerated)...guess that makes up for private-life-things i've gotten away with
982004
Apparently someone has been criminally charged as a result of of your complaint. Obviously they contest the charge(s) or refuse to plea and adequately moved for jury trial. Unless they take a plea for a reduced charge you will probably have a say, if not some explaining to do.\n\nOtherwise you have turned the matter over to the "court" and they will decide if you get to say anything in a legal forum regarding the matter. \n\nFurther it is up to the states prosecuting counsel and the defendants counsel whether or not you will be called as a witness of which there is no guarantee you will get to testify.
812379
yes, they can. if they are in a different state the court may make you go to them. second ,,, evidence will be harder now for a person to prove. this is going to be a tough case and can go either way. if they seeked councel it may help their side (previously in the 12 yrs) also how old they are now may take a factor. if you are the victim don't worry the truth always comes out... there may be others just waiting for someone to stand up aswell. if you are the suspect... evidence lacking after 12 years is on your side