Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

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can the D.A. make a sentence worse if the defendant decides to enter a non-guilty plea after an offer is made and the defendant is not guilty of


Asked on 5/23/07, 2:54 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: criminal

If you're not guilty, I strongly advise you to not plead guilty, no matter what. You will be giving up the right to appeal and maybe the ability to get a job, ever. Usually if you refuse an offer from the DA the offers get better up to the day of trial.

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Answered on 5/23/07, 3:38 pm
Daniel J. Mangan III JuryTrialJustice

Re: criminal

Not sure of the issue as the DA does not make sentences...only offers..which may or may not change over time. Sometimes the DA makes a better offer...sometimes not. If a person does not accept the DA offer, the Court may or may not give an indicated sentence if the person were to plead guilty. Either way, the option to accept/refuse the offer is up to each person and after advise of counsel.

DJM

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Answered on 5/23/07, 7:52 pm


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