What does “a motion to convert to status filed by prosecutor” mean?
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What does “a motion to convert to status filed by prosecutor” mean?
Asked on January 12, 2012 under Criminal Law, Ohio
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Your question is a bit vague due to the failure to state what the current status is with respect to the criminal case that you are writing about. However, based upon my experience, your question with respect to the term, "motion to convert to status" by the prosecutor means that the prosecution wants the court to maintain the status quo of the criminal matter by simply keeping jurisdiction over it but stopping short of entering a judgment or sentence as to the accused.
Meaning, the prosecution is simply taking taking a wait and see approach with the prosecution of this criminal matter.
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