Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
I got arrested and cited for driving on suspended can the charge me with something else after that
Asked on 6/22/12, 10:15 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Theresa Hofmeister
Theresa Hofmeister, Attorney At Law
Sure, if there's evidence of other crimes in the police report and the D.A's office decides to charge.
Answered on 6/22/12, 10:52 pm
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
Ms. Hofmeister is right. There is no rule that forbids the government to add new charges (so long as the evidence supports them, the limitations period has not expired, etc.). Such a rule would not serve the interests of justice.
Answered on 6/25/12, 1:23 pm
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