No Free Passes for Cronies Act
This bill amends Federal Rule 48(a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to clarify when prosecutors can request a dismissal of criminal charges. It allows the government to move to dismiss an indictment, information, or complaint based on the court's assessment of justice, but prohibits dismissing a case during trial unless the defendant agrees. The change directly affects federal prosecutors, judges, and criminal defendants by restricting the timing of government-led dismissals. The legislation aims to prevent prosecutors from withdrawing charges mid-trial without the accused's consent, ensuring greater procedural stability in federal criminal cases.
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Introduced Apr 20, 2026
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Apr 20, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Apr 20, 2026
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Mary Gay Scanlon
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