Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Judge's Ruling

Is it possible for a State Attorney to overrule/override a judge's decision? Charges were initially Armed Burglary and the magistrate judge dropped charges down to Trespassing.


Asked on 7/23/07, 10:26 pm

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Judge's Ruling

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The State Attorney can refile charges of a greater degree if they have the evidence to support it. At the original hearing, the evidence was not presented and testimony from witnesses was not available. It will be up to the State to prove any charges filed.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 7/24/07, 2:02 am


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