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Article 541 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

If the police court considers that the act does not constitute an offence under criminal law, or that the act is not established, or that it is not attributable to the accused, it shall dismiss the accused from the prosecution.

The articles 470-1 and 472 are applicable.

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Article 541

Si le tribunal de police estime que le fait ne constitue aucune infraction à la loi pénale, ou que le fait n’est pas établi, ou qu’il n’est pas imputable au prévenu, il renvoie celui-ci des fins de la poursuite.

Les articles 470-1 et 472 sont applicables.

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