Rhode Island Dismissal Under Criminal Rule 48(a) is a type of dismissal that allows a criminal case to be dismissed without prejudice, meaning that the charges may be brought again at a later date. This type of dismissal is typically used when the prosecutor has insufficient evidence to proceed with the case. There are three types of Rhode Island Dismissal Under Criminal Rule 48(a) that may be used: voluntary dismissal, nolle prosequi, and stet. Voluntary dismissals are requested by the defendant and can be granted by the court if the prosecutor agrees. Nolle prosequi is a type of dismissal where the prosecutor chooses to drop the charges without prejudice. Lastly, a Set is a dismissal with prejudice, which means the charges cannot be brought again.