State of Arkansas v. Luis Ramirez

Summary

The court accepted the State’s appeal because it presented a novel legal question with widespread ramifications concerning agreements to nolle pros criminal charges. On the merits, it held that the agreement was a unilateral contract enforceable only upon Ramirez’s successful enlistment in the Marines, which never occurred, so the State could pursue the charges. The court reversed the dismissal and remanded for further proceedings.