Trespass and Disorderly Conduct Misdemeanors filed without a finding

PORTSMOUTH DISTRICT COURT (April, 2023).

Our client's misdemeanor charges were placed on file without a finding. Placed on file without a finding means that the client maintains their plea of not guilty, is not convicted of any crime, and the charges are automatically dismissed at the end of an agreed upon period of time that is typically 12 months. No conviction is entered unless the client violates the agreement by committing a crime or major motor vehicle offense (e.g. DWI, reckless driving, operating after suspension) or not complying with another condition. Other common conditions are substance use disorder or anger management evaluations. Sometimes cases are placed on file with the sole condition being good behavior.