what does a dismissal with leave by da mean?
It means that charges can be filed again. It doens't mean that they necessarily will, but that the option remains a possibility.
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Is there any way of finding out if after 11 years they will?
What is the original charge?
In all but the most serious types of charges, there are statute of limitations that prevent charges from being refiled after a certain period (typically within 1 to 6 years).
here is how it reads and I am very confused, this was originally a family matter and the people pressing the charges (which have no passed away) asked to have them dropped or dismissed and the DA refused. Is there anyway to have this dropped or dealt with?
Offense: 3
EMBEZZLEMENT
Offense Date:
08/08/1997
Offense Type:
FELONY
Offense Code:
14-90
Offense County:
WATAUGA
Case Type:
CRS
Case Number:
1998CRS003238
Disposition Date:
10/05/1998
disposition:
SUPERSEDING PROCESS OR SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT
Offense: 4
Arrest Date:
10/18/1999
03/02/2000
DISMISSAL WITH LEAVE BY DA
Since the charge is a felony, there is no statute of limitations under N.C. law.
However, the longer the passage of time, the more unlikely that no charges would be brought. Practically, memories fade and evidence gets lost. I'd simply let sleeping dogs lie on this one.