FUGITIVE-DISMISSAL RULE
fugitive-dismissal rule.The principle that an appellate court may dismiss a criminal
defendant’s appeal if the defendant is a fugitive. [Cases: Criminal Law 1131(5). C.J.S. Criminal
Law §§ 1698–1699.][Blacks Law 8th]
fugitive-dismissal rule.The principle that an appellate court may dismiss a criminal
defendant’s appeal if the defendant is a fugitive. [Cases: Criminal Law 1131(5). C.J.S. Criminal
Law §§ 1698–1699.][Blacks Law 8th]