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Can an innocent person's name be dropped during the investigation before court referral?
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Kindly assist with the below:
In a penal case that is still at the investigation stage, if your statement was taken and they realized you are truly innocent, with your name included only by association, is there a chance that your name can be dropped before being referred to court?
Or does the fact that they took your statement mean you must appear in court?
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Before transferring a case to court, the Public Prosecutor will consider the role of each accused and the related charges.
If there is prima facie evidence, even on the grounds of association, the case will be transferred accordingly because an associate is considered an accomplice.
If there is no evidence, then a nolle prosequi decision will be made in favor of all or some of the accused.
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Your name can be dropped during the prosecution stage before the case is referred to court. Only the names of the accused persons will be included in the referral order.

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Do not worry!
If the Public Prosecution finds that you are innocent of the charge against you, your name will be removed from the indictment and you will not be brought to trial.
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Dear Questioner,
Yes, there is a possibility that your name can be dropped from the penal case before it is referred to court.
Even if your statement has been taken and it's clear that you are innocent, the investigation process might continue to gather more evidence and clarify the roles of different individuals involved.
If the investigating authorities determine that there is no sufficient evidence to link you to the crime, your name can be removed from the case.
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If the case is referred to court, you must appear before it, present your defense, and await the ruling.
However, if the case is closed by a decision from the Public Prosecution, the case will not reach the court and you will obtain a decision from the Public Prosecution to stop searching for you regarding this case.
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Dear Questioner,
Thanks for your inquiry!
Regarding the above, we would like to inform you that, it is possible for your name to be dropped before the case is referred to court if the investigation reveals that you are innocent and there is no evidence to support your involvement in the alleged crime.
However, this decision ultimately lies with the prosecutor and the investigating authorities. If they believe that there is sufficient evidence to support your involvement, they may still refer the case to court.
It is important to consult with us as a lawyer to understand your rights and options in this situation.
Greetings,
There are chances that your name could be dropped before being referred to court, especially if investigators determine that you are innocent and were included only by association.
However, if no formal charges are brought against you or if you’re not subpoenaed as a witness, there would be no obligation for you to appear in court.