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[QUOTE="dantheman, post: 3186723, member: 9090"]
Horrible situation and my thoughts are with you an your wife. This neighbor should have to walk in your shoes for a day.

That said, while I cant guarantee this applies out West, and please do not mistake this for legal advice, here prosecutors will be very gun shy for issuing straight dismissals because it leaves exposure for them under malicious prosecution claims and the officers for wrongful arrest. In CT most cases are disposed of through Nolles instead of dismissals. That said, some buzz words to get a dismissal and let the state know you arnt looking to come after them would be stipulating (agreeing) to a finding of probable cause in exchange for a dismissal. This means you are basically saying, yes an officer could have lawfully made an arrest but after digging into the evidence (wifes doctors letter) theres no case and therefore a dismissal. Be aware that while disarming the prosecutors reluctance to give a dismissal, this also serves as a waiver to later suing the prosecutor or the officer. GOOD LUCK and remember only present facts to the news!
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