suspension of indictment; deferred prosecution
Legal term for a prosecutor's decision not to indict a suspect, often due to minor offense, lack of evidence, or other circumstances, while still keeping the case open for a period.
Because it was a first offense, the prosecutor decided on a suspension of indictment.
Even when a deferred prosecution is granted, one must be careful not to reoffend for a certain period.
Taking into account that it was a first offense, the prosecutor decided to suspend indictment against him.
Because the evidence was insufficient, the case ended in a suspended indictment.
The suspect received a disposition of suspended indictment and was released.