Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Colorado
Trial by Judge
Is it legal for a Judge to change the charges brought up against a defendent during a trial by judge
Asked on 1/26/09, 11:57 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Philip Rosmarin
Rosmarin Law Firm
Re: Trial by Judge
Depends on what you mean by "change." A judge may dismiss any or all charges against a defendant, at any stage of the proceedings, even after a verdict. The judge cannot add new charges, aside from those relating to contempt or disruption of court proceedings, during trial.
Answered on 1/26/09, 12:10 pm
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