Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
Criminal Law
My son (23) was charged on 3 counts -- petty theft/w/ prior, burglary(shoplifted a jacket from Nordstrom's), using a popcorn tin (tool). At first court appearance we were told that burglary/tools had been dismissed. In the complaint they put the burglary/tools charge back in. Is this allowable? Thanks!
Asked on 4/14/08, 11:34 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
Re: Criminal Law
Yes. Prosecutors can generally reinstate charges they voluntarily dismissed unless the statute of limitations has run.
Answered on 4/14/08, 1:36 pm
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