Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
convicted twice for the same thing?
can someone get convicted again on a closed case with new evidence years later?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: convicted twice for the same thing?
Not of the same charges and by the same government, but he can be convicted a seond time by a different government (think state vs. federal) and/or for a different crime committed during the same incident.
Re: convicted twice for the same thing?
If you were already 'convicted', then the same charges can not be brought again. But related charges could be, if within the statute of limitations. If the prosecutor has filed, or re-filed, charges, you have to assume he knows what he is doing, that's what he gets paid for. IF there are factual and legal grounds to bring motions such as 'double jeopardy' dismissal, then your attorney can certainly make those arguments properly and effectively. Feel free to contact me if you're being charged, and are serious about getting legal help.
Related Questions & Answers
-
Misdemeanor how long will a misdemeanor show up on your record? And if someone is... Asked 11/15/07, 1:15 pm in United States California Criminal Law
-
Criminal Threats There was a complaint against me for violation PC 422. It also... Asked 11/15/07, 11:48 am in United States California Criminal Law
-
Advice I wrote a check which bounced and the collection agency submitted to district... Asked 11/14/07, 10:38 pm in United States California Criminal Law
-
Subpoened to court for a criminal case What happens if you are subpoened to court... Asked 11/14/07, 8:21 pm in United States California Criminal Law
-
Charges added after a pirmary hearing can charges be added? Asked 11/14/07, 7:07 pm in United States California Criminal Law
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
