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Judge allows state to nolle pros related Sharp cases after defendants invoke Fifth Amendment
Summary
Counsel for Maurice and Misha Sharp advised the court the defendants voluntarily invoked their Fifth Amendment rights; the prosecutor moved to nolle prosequi the related 2026 charges and the court granted the state's motion, closing those matters and urging counseling if the parties remain together.
The court heard related matters involving Maurice Andre Sharp and Misha Sharp and, after counsel advised the court that both defendants would assert their Fifth Amendment right to remain silent, the state moved to nolle prosequi the charges.
Both defendants were advised by counsel about their constitutional right not to testify; counsel confirmed the waivers of compulsion were voluntary. The prosecutor stated there were no independent witnesses and placed the no-pros motion on the record; the court granted the state's motion and closed the listed matters (including case number 2026CR01667).
Judge Hayward also addressed the parties directly and suggested family or couples counseling if they intended to remain together, describing counseling as a constructive step to avoid future court involvement.
Counsel and the court confirmed the procedural dispositions would be memorialized and that any closed-file notations or null-process paperwork would be forwarded through the clerk’s office.
