{"id":4816,"date":"2026-02-12T04:34:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T04:34:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/?p=4816"},"modified":"2026-02-12T04:34:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T04:34:10","slug":"what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00bfQu\u00e9 significa realmente el despido sin previo aviso?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cuando un caso se desestima sin perjuicio, significa que el juez o el fiscal han retirado las acusaciones, dejando la puerta abierta para que se presente una nueva acusaci\u00f3n m\u00e1s adelante. Se trata de una desestimaci\u00f3n temporal, no de un fin definitivo a los problemas legales que usted enfrenta. El t\u00e9rmino \"prejuicio\" significa da\u00f1o a una reclamaci\u00f3n legal. La desestimaci\u00f3n sin perjuicio preserva el derecho del fiscal a presentar nuevamente las mismas acusaciones. En Hurwitz Law Group, ayudamos a los acusados en <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/practice-areas\/\">Casos penales y civiles<\/a> Comprender lo que esta despedida significa para su futuro. Este art\u00edculo explica la diferencia y describe los pr\u00f3ximos pasos.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u00cdndice<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Cambiar la tabla de contenido\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Alternar<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#Understanding_When_a_Case_Is_Dismissed_Without_Prejudice\" >Entendiendo cu\u00e1ndo se desestima un caso sin perjuicio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#Dismissed_Without_Prejudice_vs_Dismissed_With_Prejudice\" >Desestimado sin perjuicio vs. Desestimado con perjuicio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#How_a_Criminal_Case_Gets_Dismissed_in_California_Courts\" >C\u00f3mo se archiva una causa penal en los tribunales de California<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#Voluntary_vs_Involuntary_Dismissal_Explained\" >Explicaci\u00f3n del despido voluntario y involuntario<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#Common_Reasons_Courts_Dismiss_Criminal_Charges\" >Principales razones por las que los tribunales desestiman las acusaciones penales<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#Impact_of_Dismissal_on_Your_Criminal_Case\" >Impacto de la destituci\u00f3n en su caso penal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#Civil_Procedure_vs_Criminal_Cases_How_Dismissal_Differs\" >Procedimiento Civil vs. Casos Penales: \u00bfC\u00f3mo difiere la desestimaci\u00f3n?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#Protecting_Your_Rights_After_Dismissal\" >Protegiendo tus derechos despu\u00e9s de la despido<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Case_Dismissals\" >Preguntas frecuentes sobre los casos de desestimaci\u00f3n<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#Contact_Hurwitz_Law_Group_for_Criminal_Defense_Representation\" >Cont\u00e1ctese con Hurwitz Law Group para obtener representaci\u00f3n en defensa penal<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_When_a_Case_Is_Dismissed_Without_Prejudice\"><\/span>Entendiendo cu\u00e1ndo se desestima un caso sin perjuicio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Una absoluci\u00f3n sin perjuicio pone fin a la causa judicial o penal en curso por ahora. Sin embargo, la fiscal\u00eda o el demandante pueden presentar nuevas acusaciones o reclamaciones m\u00e1s adelante. La causa queda desestimada, pero no se cierra definitivamente. Considera esto como una pausa en lugar de un final definitivo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hay varias razones que pueden dar lugar a que se desestime este tipo de caso:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>El fiscal carece <a href=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/blog\/how-to-get-drug-possession-charges-dropped\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pruebas suficientes<\/a> En este momento<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Se produjeron errores legales que requieren correcci\u00f3n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>El caso fue presentado en el tribunal o jurisdicci\u00f3n incorrecta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Un testigo clave se vuelve indisponible antes del juicio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>La fiscal\u00eda necesita m\u00e1s pruebas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cuando un juez desestima un caso sin perjuicio, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&amp;sectionNum=799\">Ley de prescripci\u00f3n<\/a> Contin\u00faa el proceso. Una vez que expira el plazo de limitaci\u00f3n, el fiscal no puede presentar nuevamente cargos bas\u00e1ndose en los mismos hechos. Guiamos a los acusados durante este per\u00edodo incierto y monitoreamos cualquier intento de presentar nuevos cargos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dismissed_Without_Prejudice_vs_Dismissed_With_Prejudice\"><\/span>Desestimado sin perjuicio vs. Desestimado con perjuicio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conocer \"qu\u00e9 significa realmente un caso desestimado sin prejuicio\" en el derecho te ayuda a comprender por qu\u00e9 esta distinci\u00f3n es importante. Cuando un caso es desestimado sin prejuicio, se desestima definitivamente. La fiscal\u00eda no puede presentar nuevamente las mismas acusaciones sobre los mismos motivos. Este desestimado permanente protege a los acusados de ser acusados dos veces por la misma conducta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/constitution\/fifth_amendment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Doble peligro<\/a> Tambi\u00e9n pueden aplicarse normas cuando un caso es desestimado de plano. Esta protecci\u00f3n constitucional impide que el gobierno te procese dos veces. Los tribunales de California conceden la desestimaci\u00f3n permanente cuando los fiscales cometen irregularidades graves o violan los derechos del acusado. Un juez superior tambi\u00e9n puede ordenar la desestimaci\u00f3n de plano si el caso fue apelado y se encontraron errores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Las diferencias clave afectan tu futuro. Incluso una destituci\u00f3n sin perjuicio queda registrada en tu expediente. Una causa desestimada por prejuicio ofrece una protecci\u00f3n m\u00e1s s\u00f3lida. Ninguno de ellos equivale a una absoluci\u00f3n; la absoluci\u00f3n solo se obtiene tras un juicio sobre los hechos.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"div_block-16-4724\" class=\"ct-div-block global-cta-container\" ><section id=\"section-2-4724\" class=\"ct-section\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Untitled-1.jpg);background-size: cover;\" ><div class=\"ct-section-inner-wrap\"><div id=\"div_block-4-4724\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><div id=\"div_block-9-4724\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><div id=\"text_block-5-4724\" class=\"ct-text-block\" >Necesito una defensa s\u00f3lida para <span id=\"span-6-4724\" class=\"ct-span\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/blog\/tag\/criminal-defense\/\" rel=\"tag\">Defensa penal<\/a><\/span>?<\/div><div id=\"text_block-8-4724\" class=\"ct-text-block\" >Podemos ayudar\u2014p\u00f3ngase en contacto con nosotros ahora.<\/div><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\"  id=\"image-17-4724\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Group-20-2.png\" class=\"ct-image\" srcset-disabled=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Group-20-2.png 410w, https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Group-20-2-300x64.png 300w, https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Group-20-2-150x32.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  id=\"image-18-4724\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Rectangle-7319.png\" class=\"ct-image\" srcset-disabled=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Rectangle-7319.png 383w, https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Rectangle-7319-300x239.png 300w, https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Rectangle-7319-150x119.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 383px) 100vw, 383px\" \/><div id=\"div_block-19-4724\" class=\"ct-div-block white--gb\" ><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"section-13-4724\" class=\"ct-section\" ><div class=\"ct-section-inner-wrap\"><a id=\"link-14-4724\" class=\"ct-link\" href=\"tel:+13232444147\" target=\"_self\"  ><div id=\"text_block-15-4724\" class=\"ct-text-block\" >Llame a nosotros hoy mismo al 323-244-4147\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_a_Criminal_Case_Gets_Dismissed_in_California_Courts\"><\/span>C\u00f3mo se archiva una causa penal en los tribunales de California<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/common-criminal-charges-handled-by-our-criminal-defense-attorney\/\">Causa penal<\/a> Puede ser desestimada en cualquier etapa del proceso penal. El juez, el fiscal o incluso el abogado del acusado pueden solicitar su desestimaci\u00f3n. Bajo <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&amp;sectionNum=1385\">Secci\u00f3n 1385 del C\u00f3digo Penal de California<\/a>, Los jueces tienen la autoridad para desestimar casos en aras de la justicia. Conocer estas reglas te ayuda a entender qu\u00e9 esperar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Voluntary_vs_Involuntary_Dismissal_Explained\"><\/span>Explicaci\u00f3n del despido voluntario y involuntario<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Una destituci\u00f3n voluntaria ocurre cuando el fiscal decide retirar las acusaciones. La fiscal\u00eda puede retirar voluntariamente un caso por razones estrat\u00e9gicas. Tal vez las pruebas hayan quedado obsoletas o un testigo haya cambiado su versi\u00f3n. Cuando los fiscales retiran voluntariamente las acusaciones, suelen conservar el derecho a presentar nuevas acusaciones m\u00e1s adelante.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Una destituci\u00f3n involuntaria ocurre cuando el juez desestima el caso contra los deseos del fiscal. Los tribunales ordenan esto cuando <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/los-angeles-dui-lawyer\/how-do-you-get-a-dui-dismissed-in-california\/\">La fiscal\u00eda no sigue las normas<\/a> o comete errores legales. Esto significa que el fiscal no puede presentar nuevamente las mismas acusaciones. Presentamos mociones solicitando la desestimaci\u00f3n involuntaria cuando la fiscal\u00eda viola los derechos de nuestro cliente.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Reasons_Courts_Dismiss_Criminal_Charges\"><\/span>Principales razones por las que los tribunales desestiman las acusaciones penales<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Los fiscales y los jueces desestiman las acusaciones por muchas razones durante todo el proceso legal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No hay pruebas suficientes para probar la culpabilidad con un nivel de certeza razonable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>El caso fue presentado en la jurisdicci\u00f3n incorrecta o en un lugar inadecuado<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Los problemas jurisdiccionales requieren que se remita el caso al tribunal correcto o al tribunal adecuado.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Un testigo clave desaparece o se niega a testificar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/los-angeles-drug-possession-lawyer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Violaciones a la Constituci\u00f3n<\/a> manch\u00f3 la evidencia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>El abogado del acusado demostr\u00f3 fallas procesales<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cuando un juez determine que el caso no puede seguir adelante, se proceder\u00e1 a la desestimaci\u00f3n. El fiscal podr\u00e1 solicitar tiempo para reunir pruebas adicionales antes de que el juez decida. Si los plazos expiran durante este per\u00edodo de demora, el caso terminar\u00e1 de forma definitiva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_of_Dismissal_on_Your_Criminal_Case\"><\/span>Impacto de la destituci\u00f3n en su caso penal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Una destituci\u00f3n sin perjuicio crea incertidumbre para los acusados. El caso actual se resuelve, pero es posible que sigan enfrent\u00e1ndose a cargos si el fiscal decide presentar una nueva acusaci\u00f3n. Permanecer\u00e1n en un limbo legal hasta que expire el plazo de prescripci\u00f3n. Este per\u00edodo de espera causa estr\u00e9s a los acusados y a sus familias.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tu <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/los-angeles-expungement-attorney\/\">antecedentes penales<\/a> Puede que se muestren los arrestos y cargos incluso despu\u00e9s de que el caso sea desestimado. Las verificaciones de antecedentes suelen revelar esta informaci\u00f3n. Los formularios de solicitud de empleo y vivienda pueden preguntar por arrestos, y no solo por condenas. Ayudamos a nuestros clientes a solicitar la anonimizaci\u00f3n de sus registros cuando se cumplen los requisitos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La fiscal\u00eda puede presentar nuevamente cargos en cualquier momento antes de que expire el plazo de prescripci\u00f3n. Los diferentes delitos tienen plazos de prescripci\u00f3n diferentes seg\u00fan la ley de California. <a href=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/los-angeles-felony-attorney\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delitos graves<\/a> tienen normalmente oraciones m\u00e1s largas que <a href=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/los-angeles-misdemeanor-attorney\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/los-angeles-misdemeanor-attorney\/\">Delitos menores<\/a>. Recomendamos a los clientes que mantengan informado a su abogado y que este est\u00e9 disponible en caso de que se le imputen cargos.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"div_block-25-4747\" class=\"ct-div-block global-cta-container\" ><div id=\"new_columns-27-4747\" class=\"ct-new-columns\" ><div id=\"div_block-28-4747\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  id=\"image-9-4747\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_2727-1.png\" class=\"ct-image\" srcset-disabled=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_2727-1.png 346w, https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_2727-1-300x283.png 300w, https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_2727-1-150x141.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 346px) 100vw, 346px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"div_block-29-4747\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><div id=\"div_block-15-4747\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><div id=\"text_block-10-4747\" class=\"ct-text-block\" >Acusado de <span id=\"span-11-4747\" class=\"ct-span\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/blog\/tag\/criminal-defense\/\" rel=\"tag\">Defensa penal<\/a><\/span>?<\/div><div id=\"text_block-13-4747\" class=\"ct-text-block\" >No enfrentes esto solo\u2014<br>Llame a nosotros ahora.<\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\"  id=\"image-14-4747\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Group-6360440.png\" class=\"ct-image\" srcset-disabled=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Group-6360440.png 244w, https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Group-6360440-150x32.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 244px) 100vw, 244px\" \/><\/div><\/div><a id=\"link_button-21-4747\" class=\"ct-link-button global-cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/contact\/\" target=\"_self\"  >Ll\u00e1menos ahora<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Civil_Procedure_vs_Criminal_Cases_How_Dismissal_Differs\"><\/span>Procedimiento Civil vs. Casos Penales: \u00bfC\u00f3mo difiere la desestimaci\u00f3n?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La dispensa sin perjuicio aparece tanto en el derecho civil como en el penal. Sin embargo, las normas procesales civiles difieren de las penales. En un caso civil, el demandante tiene m\u00e1s libertad para desestimar y presentar una nueva demanda. Una parte en un caso civil suele poder desestimar voluntariamente la demanda sin la aprobaci\u00f3n judicial en una etapa temprana del proceso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Las normas judiciales federales tambi\u00e9n difieren de las normas judiciales estatales. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uscourts.gov\/rules-policies\/current-rules-practice-procedure\/federal-rules-civil-procedure\">Reglas federales de procedimiento civil<\/a> dirigir un caso civil ante un tribunal federal. Estas normas establecen plazos espec\u00edficos para cuando un demandante puede desestimar el caso sin perjuicio. Los casos penales ante un tribunal federal tienen normas distintas que protegen a los acusados de manera diferente.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Algunas situaciones implican tanto un caso penal como una demanda civil sobre los mismos hechos. La desestimaci\u00f3n de uno no afecta autom\u00e1ticamente a la otra. Entendemos c\u00f3mo funcionan ambos sistemas y orientamos a los clientes en asuntos legales que se superponen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protecting_Your_Rights_After_Dismissal\"><\/span>Protegiendo tus derechos despu\u00e9s de la despido<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tomar las medidas correctas despu\u00e9s de que se desestime su caso protege su futuro. La ley de California ofrece v\u00edas para limpiar su expediente. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/blog\/eligibility-criteria-and-limitations-of-record-sealing\/\">Sellado de r\u00e9cord<\/a> elimina la informaci\u00f3n sobre arrestos de la vista p\u00fablica. Esto es \u00fatil cuando los empleadores o los propietarios de propiedades realizan verificaciones de antecedentes. Los Tribunales de California proporcionan recursos para los acusados que desean conocer sus opciones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gu\u00e1rdese todos los documentos relacionados con su despido en un lugar seguro. Necesitar\u00e1 pruebas de que el caso se ha resuelto si se vuelven a presentar cargos. Si el fiscal decide presentar nuevamente los cargos, necesita que su abogado est\u00e9 preparado con una estrategia de defensa. El fiscal puede haber recopilado nuevas pruebas desde el primer caso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prestamos apoyo a los clientes incluso despu\u00e9s de la terminaci\u00f3n del contrato. La supervisi\u00f3n de nuevas acusaciones te protege de sorpresas. Contar con un abogado de defensa penal te da una ventaja si el caso se reabona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Case_Dismissals\"><\/span>Preguntas frecuentes sobre los casos de desestimaci\u00f3n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1770691564159\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfPueden los fiscales presentar nuevamente cargos tras el despido sin perjuicio?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">S\u00ed, el fiscal puede presentar nuevamente los mismos cargos antes de que expire el plazo de prescripci\u00f3n. Debe tener un abogado a la espera en caso de que se retiren los cargos. Esto es especialmente importante porque un caso desestimado voluntariamente suele dejar la puerta abierta para que se presenten nuevos cargos, a diferencia de un caso desestimado involuntariamente con perjuicio.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1770691596993\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfSignifica el despido que soy inocente?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, el despido no establece la inocencia. Significa que el caso termin\u00f3 sin fallo sobre el fondo. La fiscal\u00eda a\u00fan podr\u00eda presentar una nueva acusaci\u00f3n a menos que el caso fuera desestimado involuntariamente y con car\u00e1cter definitivo, lo cual puede proteger contra futuras acusaciones de conformidad con el principio de doble penado.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1770691615212\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfCu\u00e1nto tiempo puede esperar la fiscal\u00eda para presentar una nueva solicitud?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Los fiscales deben presentar la acusaci\u00f3n antes de que expiren los plazos. Los delitos graves tienen per\u00edodos de prescripci\u00f3n m\u00e1s largos que los delitos menores de acuerdo con la ley de California.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1770691628195\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfSe mostrar\u00e1 un caso desestimado en mi expediente?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">S\u00ed, a\u00fan pueden aparecer la detenci\u00f3n y las acusaciones. Es posible que debas solicitar la anonimizaci\u00f3n de los registros para eliminarlos de la vista p\u00fablica.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1770691652195\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfQu\u00e9 sucede si mi caso fue presentado en el tribunal equivocado?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">El juez puede desestimar la demanda sin perjuicio, de modo que el fiscal pueda presentar una nueva demanda ante el tribunal adecuado. Esto resuelve los problemas de jurisdicci\u00f3n sin terminar definitivamente el caso.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1770691726009\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfC\u00f3mo puede ayudar Hurwitz Law Group despu\u00e9s de la despido?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Realizamos un seguimiento de las reclamaciones presentadas nuevamente, buscamos la liquidaci\u00f3n de los registros y ofrecemos defensa penal si la fiscal\u00eda presenta nuevas acusaciones contra usted.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n<section id=\"section-2-4768df\" class=\"ct-section global-cta-container\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Untitled-3-1.png);background-size: cover;\" ><div class=\"ct-section-inner-wrap\"><div id=\"div_block-3-4768\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  id=\"image-11-4768\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Group-6360440.png\" class=\"ct-image\" srcset-disabled=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Group-6360440.png 187w, https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Group-6360440-150x32.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 187px) 100vw, 187px\" \/><h4 id=\"headline-4-4768\" class=\"ct-headline\">Contacte a Hurwitz Law Group para obtener apoyo legal inmediato de un abogado de defensa penal de confianza en Los \u00c1ngeles.<\/h4><\/div><a id=\"link_button-9-4768\" class=\"ct-link-button global-cta-button\" href=\"tel:+13232444147\" target=\"_self\"  >Llame a nosotros hoy mismo al 323-244-4147<\/a><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Hurwitz_Law_Group_for_Criminal_Defense_Representation\"><\/span>Cont\u00e1ctese con Hurwitz Law Group para obtener representaci\u00f3n en defensa penal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Una destituci\u00f3n sin perjuicio requiere la atenci\u00f3n continua de un abogado experimentado. El caso puede estar resuelto hoy, pero la amenaza sigue vigente hasta que expiren los plazos. Usted necesita <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/the-best-criminal-defense-attorney-in-los-angeles-ca\/\">abogado de defensa penal<\/a> quien velar\u00e1 por sus intereses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">En Hurwitz Law Group ayudamos a los demandados a superar los procesos de desestimaci\u00f3n en los tribunales de California. Sabemos lo que se necesita para lograr la desestimaci\u00f3n definitiva cuando sea posible. Nuestro equipo est\u00e1 disponible las 24 horas del d\u00eda para responder a sus preguntas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Llame a nosotros al <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"tel:+13237477484\">(323) 244-4147<\/a> Para programar su consulta gratuita. Su conversaci\u00f3n con nosotros ser\u00e1 confidencial.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When a case is dismissed without prejudice, it means the judge or prosecutor has dropped the charges, leaving the door open to refiling later. This is a temporary dismissal, not a permanent end [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1308,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[68],"class_list":["post-4816","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-criminal-defense","tag-criminal-defense"],"acf":{"mobile_":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What Does \u201cDismissed Without Prejudice\u201d Actually Mean?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What does dismissed without prejudice mean? Learn how it affects your case, whether charges can be refiled, and what steps to take next.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"es_MX\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What Does \u201cDismissed Without Prejudice\u201d Actually Mean?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"What does dismissed without prejudice mean? Learn how it affects your case, whether charges can be refiled, and what steps to take next.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Hurwitz Law Group\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-02-12T04:34:08+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-02-12T04:34:10+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Brian Hurwitz\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Escrito por\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Brian Hurwitz\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Tiempo de lectura\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"7 minutos\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Brian Hurwitz\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/693122232c528b83b89e65e6f04df953\"},\"headline\":\"What Does Dismissed Without Prejudice Actually Mean?\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-02-12T04:34:08+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-02-12T04:34:10+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1389,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/06\\\/Mask-group-20-1.png\",\"keywords\":[\"Criminal defense\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Criminal Defense\"],\"inLanguage\":\"es\"},{\"@type\":[\"WebPage\",\"FAQPage\"],\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/\",\"name\":\"What Does \u201cDismissed Without Prejudice\u201d Actually Mean?\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/06\\\/Mask-group-20-1.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-02-12T04:34:08+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-02-12T04:34:10+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/693122232c528b83b89e65e6f04df953\"},\"description\":\"What does dismissed without prejudice mean? Learn how it affects your case, whether charges can be refiled, and what steps to take next.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"mainEntity\":[{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/#faq-question-1770691564159\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/#faq-question-1770691596993\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/#faq-question-1770691615212\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/#faq-question-1770691628195\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/#faq-question-1770691652195\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/#faq-question-1770691726009\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"es\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"es\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/06\\\/Mask-group-20-1.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/06\\\/Mask-group-20-1.png\",\"width\":1920,\"height\":695},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"What Does Dismissed Without Prejudice Actually Mean?\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/\",\"name\":\"Hurwitz Law Group\",\"description\":\"Need a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer? Hurwitz Law is a group of top Los Angeles criminal lawyers who have helped many clients. We offer free consultations.\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"es\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/693122232c528b83b89e65e6f04df953\",\"name\":\"Brian Hurwitz\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"es\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/517802817f64047711fa5dd04db452d4e9ea079f5c67a0ba6e2e3a4ede940839?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/517802817f64047711fa5dd04db452d4e9ea079f5c67a0ba6e2e3a4ede940839?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/517802817f64047711fa5dd04db452d4e9ea079f5c67a0ba6e2e3a4ede940839?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Brian Hurwitz\"},\"sameAs\":[\"http:\\\/\\\/hurwitz-law-group-dev.flywheelstaging.com\"],\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/es\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/bhurwitzhurwitzlawgroup-com\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/#faq-question-1770691564159\",\"position\":1,\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/#faq-question-1770691564159\",\"name\":\"Can prosecutors refile charges after dismissal without prejudice?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes, the prosecutor can refile the same charges before the statute of limitations expires. You should keep a lawyer on standby in case charges are returned. This is especially important because a case dismissed voluntarily often leaves the door open for refiling, unlike a case dismissed involuntarily with prejudice.\",\"inLanguage\":\"es\"},\"inLanguage\":\"es\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/#faq-question-1770691596993\",\"position\":2,\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/#faq-question-1770691596993\",\"name\":\"Does dismissal mean I am innocent?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No, dismissal does not establish innocence. It means the case ended without a verdict on the merits. The prosecution could still refile unless the case was dismissed involuntarily with prejudice, which can protect against future prosecution under the principle of double jeopardy.\",\"inLanguage\":\"es\"},\"inLanguage\":\"es\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/#faq-question-1770691615212\",\"position\":3,\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/#faq-question-1770691615212\",\"name\":\"How long can prosecutors wait to refile?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Prosecutors must file before the limitations run out. Felonies have longer periods than misdemeanors under California law.\",\"inLanguage\":\"es\"},\"inLanguage\":\"es\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/#faq-question-1770691628195\",\"position\":4,\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/#faq-question-1770691628195\",\"name\":\"Will a dismissed case show on my record?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes, the arrest and charges may still appear. You may need to pursue record sealing to remove them from public view.\",\"inLanguage\":\"es\"},\"inLanguage\":\"es\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/#faq-question-1770691652195\",\"position\":5,\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/#faq-question-1770691652195\",\"name\":\"What if my case was filed in the wrong court?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The judge may dismiss without prejudice, so the prosecutor can refile in the correct court. This resolves jurisdictional issues without permanently ending the case.\",\"inLanguage\":\"es\"},\"inLanguage\":\"es\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/#faq-question-1770691726009\",\"position\":6,\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\\\/blog\\\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\\\/#faq-question-1770691726009\",\"name\":\"How can Hurwitz Law Group help after dismissal?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"We monitor for refiled charges, pursue record clearing, and provide criminal defense if the prosecution brings new charges against you.\",\"inLanguage\":\"es\"},\"inLanguage\":\"es\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"What Does \u201cDismissed Without Prejudice\u201d Actually Mean?","description":"What does dismissed without prejudice mean? Learn how it affects your case, whether charges can be refiled, and what steps to take next.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/","og_locale":"es_MX","og_type":"article","og_title":"What Does \u201cDismissed Without Prejudice\u201d Actually Mean?","og_description":"What does dismissed without prejudice mean? Learn how it affects your case, whether charges can be refiled, and what steps to take next.","og_url":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/","og_site_name":"Hurwitz Law Group","article_published_time":"2026-02-12T04:34:08+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-02-12T04:34:10+00:00","author":"Brian Hurwitz","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Escrito por":"Brian Hurwitz","Tiempo de lectura":"7 minutos"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/"},"author":{"name":"Brian Hurwitz","@id":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/#\/schema\/person\/693122232c528b83b89e65e6f04df953"},"headline":"What Does Dismissed Without Prejudice Actually Mean?","datePublished":"2026-02-12T04:34:08+00:00","dateModified":"2026-02-12T04:34:10+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/"},"wordCount":1389,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Mask-group-20-1.png","keywords":["Criminal defense"],"articleSection":["Criminal Defense"],"inLanguage":"es"},{"@type":["WebPage","FAQPage"],"@id":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/","url":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/","name":"What Does \u201cDismissed Without Prejudice\u201d Actually Mean?","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Mask-group-20-1.png","datePublished":"2026-02-12T04:34:08+00:00","dateModified":"2026-02-12T04:34:10+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/#\/schema\/person\/693122232c528b83b89e65e6f04df953"},"description":"What does dismissed without prejudice mean? Learn how it affects your case, whether charges can be refiled, and what steps to take next.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#breadcrumb"},"mainEntity":[{"@id":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#faq-question-1770691564159"},{"@id":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#faq-question-1770691596993"},{"@id":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#faq-question-1770691615212"},{"@id":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#faq-question-1770691628195"},{"@id":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#faq-question-1770691652195"},{"@id":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#faq-question-1770691726009"}],"inLanguage":"es","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"es","@id":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Mask-group-20-1.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Mask-group-20-1.png","width":1920,"height":695},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What Does Dismissed Without Prejudice Actually Mean?"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/","name":"Hurwitz Law Group","description":"\u00bfNecesita un abogado de defensa penal en Los \u00c1ngeles? La firma Hurwitz Law es un grupo de abogados de primera clase en Los \u00c1ngeles que han ayudado a muchos clientes. Ofrecemos consultas gratuitas.","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"es"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/#\/schema\/person\/693122232c528b83b89e65e6f04df953","name":"Brian Hurwitz","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"es","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/517802817f64047711fa5dd04db452d4e9ea079f5c67a0ba6e2e3a4ede940839?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/517802817f64047711fa5dd04db452d4e9ea079f5c67a0ba6e2e3a4ede940839?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/517802817f64047711fa5dd04db452d4e9ea079f5c67a0ba6e2e3a4ede940839?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Brian Hurwitz"},"sameAs":["http:\/\/hurwitz-law-group-dev.flywheelstaging.com"],"url":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/blog\/author\/bhurwitzhurwitzlawgroup-com\/"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#faq-question-1770691564159","position":1,"url":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#faq-question-1770691564159","name":"\u00bfPueden los fiscales presentar nuevamente cargos tras el despido sin perjuicio?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes, the prosecutor can refile the same charges before the statute of limitations expires. You should keep a lawyer on standby in case charges are returned. This is especially important because a case dismissed voluntarily often leaves the door open for refiling, unlike a case dismissed involuntarily with prejudice.","inLanguage":"es"},"inLanguage":"es"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#faq-question-1770691596993","position":2,"url":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#faq-question-1770691596993","name":"\u00bfSignifica el despido que soy inocente?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No, dismissal does not establish innocence. It means the case ended without a verdict on the merits. The prosecution could still refile unless the case was dismissed involuntarily with prejudice, which can protect against future prosecution under the principle of double jeopardy.","inLanguage":"es"},"inLanguage":"es"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#faq-question-1770691615212","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#faq-question-1770691615212","name":"\u00bfCu\u00e1nto tiempo puede esperar la fiscal\u00eda para presentar una nueva solicitud?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Prosecutors must file before the limitations run out. Felonies have longer periods than misdemeanors under California law.","inLanguage":"es"},"inLanguage":"es"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#faq-question-1770691628195","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#faq-question-1770691628195","name":"\u00bfSe mostrar\u00e1 un caso desestimado en mi expediente?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes, the arrest and charges may still appear. You may need to pursue record sealing to remove them from public view.","inLanguage":"es"},"inLanguage":"es"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#faq-question-1770691652195","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#faq-question-1770691652195","name":"\u00bfQu\u00e9 sucede si mi caso fue presentado en el tribunal equivocado?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The judge may dismiss without prejudice, so the prosecutor can refile in the correct court. This resolves jurisdictional issues without permanently ending the case.","inLanguage":"es"},"inLanguage":"es"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#faq-question-1770691726009","position":6,"url":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/blog\/what-does-dismissed-without-prejudice-actually-mean\/#faq-question-1770691726009","name":"\u00bfC\u00f3mo puede ayudar Hurwitz Law Group despu\u00e9s de la despido?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"We monitor for refiled charges, pursue record clearing, and provide criminal defense if the prosecution brings new charges against you.","inLanguage":"es"},"inLanguage":"es"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4816","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4816"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4816\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4851,"href":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4816\/revisions\/4851"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1308"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4816"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4816"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hurwitzlawgroup.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4816"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}