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It depends on if it was dismissed with prejudice (no reopen), or dismissed wihout prejudice (can be brougt again). Some criminal cases are 'filed' or 'continued without a finding' -- these cases can be brought if the defendant does something unlawful within the time period that was stated

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The court can reopen a defendant's case or order a new trial only under certain circumstances. For example, evidence discovered since the trial that could not have been discovered before now and the results in the original trial would likely have been different.

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You may not be charged for the same crime twice.

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If new evidence, or a reason for an appeal is found, in some cases it can be.

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