Criminal Record (s) !

[smeni]

Whilst researching part of my tree, I came across a member with a criminal record - albeit he was acquitted of the crime.  What I don't understand - and would like some advice on - is that in the "verdict" column were the words "No Bill" (at least I think that is what it says).  The others on the page had "not guilty" and this was the only one with this explanation.  Anyone know what it means please?

[stanmapstone]

It means the charge was dropped, as there was insufficient evidence for prosecution
Stan

[BORRI]

Thanks for that Stan I had the same problem, so what does True Bill mean

[stanmapstone]

A True Bill (in Law), is a bill of indictment found to be supported by sufficient evidence to justify the hearing of a case.

Stan

[BORRI]

Thanks Stan.

Borrri

[john_w]

A True Bill or No bill results from a Grand Jury. No bill being the same as ignoramus.

This thread has a bit more about it.
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,415225.0.html

[Jeuel]

If he was acquitted - or not tried through lack of evidence, he won't have a criminal record!

[louby2580]

no he wont

[larkspur]

Have you looked for the case in the local newspapers, I have come across articles where the person was aquitted due to lack of evidence, but it still made the papers. If you want to give me his name ,area he was living and approx date I will have a look for you.