Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
Charged with a crime twice
If someone is charged with a crime, but the DA drops the charges beforethe case goes to trial, can that person be charged again later for the same offense?
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Re: Charged with a crime twice
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Yes. Since the charges were dropped, the charges can be refiled. Jeopardy has not attached.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.
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