Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado

A person has been arrested, charged and signed a max plea bargain and bonded out. Can new charges be filed against that person based on the same discovery? No new evidence and no new criminal actions.


Asked on 12/21/09, 9:51 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

V. Iyer Iyer Law Office, L.L.C.

Generally, no. However, in some cases new charges may be charged based on specific facts. Other Sates may charge if circumstances so warrant. The other states rule applies to foreign jurisdictions and the Federal government. More facts are required to properly answer the question, You should invest in yourself and consult a criminal lawyer to get a complete answer to the specific facts in your case.

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Answered on 12/26/09, 10:08 am


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