No Free Passes for Cronies Act

This legislation revises Rule 48(a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, which governs motions by the government to dismiss an indictment, information, or complaint. The amendment explicitly grants the court discretion to either grant or deny such a motion, requiring that its decision be based on a careful consideration of the interests of justice.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a significant new restriction: a court is prohibited from granting a government motion to dismiss a prosecution once a trial has commenced, unless the defendant provides consent. This change aims to ensure judicial oversight and prevent unilateral dismissals by the prosecution during ongoing trials.