Legal Question in Criminal Law in Indiana

plead to a wrong charge

If you plead guilty at the advice of a lawyer to a charge that is technically incorrect and you find out later, can it be overturned?


Asked on 3/17/09, 5:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jay Rigdon Rockhill Pinnick LLP

Re: plead to a wrong charge

Possibly. Also, if a conviction is vacated, the state may still be able to attempt prosecution. You should sit down with a criminal lawyer in your area and review the particulars.

Good luck.

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Answered on 3/18/09, 8:43 am


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