He claims the state statistic is wrong because cases being thrown out by magistrates and other judges sometimes were reported incorrectly, making it look as if prosecutors dismissed them. Justice said in large counties, such as Richland and Greenville, a prosecutor reviews a case before a person is charged. Because of that initial review, prosecutors end up with fewer cases that aren't worth prosecuting, Justice said. In the 6th Circuit, prosecutors usually only have time to advise police on murder charges. The solicitor said he dismissed the charge because the victim was found with a sawed-off shotgun lying near him.
Cases get old for a reason.
I consulted with others. I spent time with the family. It just took me some time to pull the trigger on it. Lancaster Police Chief Hugh White, whose agency investigated the killing, said he did not know until recently that the case had been dismissed. They are the ones who have to try the cases.