Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Colorado

Trial by Judge

Is it legal for a Judge to change the charges brought up against a defendent during a trial by judge


Asked on 1/26/09, 11:57 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Philip Rosmarin Rosmarin Law Firm

Re: Trial by Judge

Depends on what you mean by "change." A judge may dismiss any or all charges against a defendant, at any stage of the proceedings, even after a verdict. The judge cannot add new charges, aside from those relating to contempt or disruption of court proceedings, during trial.

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Answered on 1/26/09, 12:10 pm


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