Two or more persons fighting in public causing a disturbance, first used in 1482. It is felt this type of fighting may spread to more people [e.g. classic bar fight] and may even precipitate a riot...
It means that (for whatever reason) the prosecutor's office has decided not to pursue these charges against you. It is known as a "Nolle Prosequi." There is usually good reeason for this - either you...
The term "charges dropped" is a slang term normally used when the prosecutor declines to prosecute the case. This covers cases being dismissed, nolle prosequi'ed, or dead docketed. Often, this is...