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Nolle prosequi, [a] abbreviated nol or nolle pros, is legal Latin meaning "to be unwilling to pursue". [3] [4] It is a type of prosecutorial discretion in common law, used for prosecutors' declarations that they are voluntarily ending a criminal case before trial or before a verdict is rendered; [5] it is a kind of motion to dismiss and contrasts with an involuntary dismissal.
The governor of Pennsylvania is the head of government of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, as well as commander-in-chief of the state's national guard. [2] The governor has a duty to enforce state laws and the power to approve or veto bills passed by the Pennsylvania General Assembly, [3] as well as to convene the legislature. [4]
Nolo contendere. Nolo contendere ( / ˌnoʊloʊ kənˈtɛndəri /) is a type of legal plea used in some jurisdictions in the United States. It is also referred to as a plea of no contest or no defense. It is a plea where the defendant neither admits nor disputes a charge, serving as an alternative to a pleading of guilty or not guilty.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Josh Shapiro has a new slogan for how he wants to run Pennsylvania — and it's not fit for kids' ears. ... The 50-year-old son of a physician and former state ...
Josh Shapiro. Joshua David Shapiro[ 1] (born June 20, 1973) is an American lawyer and politician serving since 2023 as the 48th governor of Pennsylvania. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the 50th attorney general of Pennsylvania from 2017 to 2023 and served on the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners from 2012 to 2017.
In 2022, Shapiro was elected the 48th governor of Pennsylvania, beating out Sen. Doug Mastriano. Time as governor Shapiro gained national recognition for his speedy reopening of Interstate 95 ...
The Pennsylvania State Capitol. The Pennsylvania General Assembly is the bicameral state legislature composed of 253 members: the House of Representatives with 203 members, [4] and the Senate with 50 members. [5] The Speaker of the House of Representatives or their designated speaker pro tempore holds sessions of the House. The President of the ...
Pennsylvania’s four living former governors on Monday sent a letter to the main party candidates vying for the position on Nov. 8, urging them to respect and accept the results of the election ...