Legal Question in Criminal Law in Louisiana

What does it mean when the DA offers a person a plea deal "AFTER" that person has been already convicted in a jury trial? Sentencing was postponed because of this new deal. Is it because the DA is fearful of losing the appeal?


Asked on 4/05/11, 10:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Andrew Casanave Andrew M. Casanave

It might be. It also might be a prosecutor who thinks he overcharged considering the circumstances. What does your lawyer think?

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Answered on 4/06/11, 6:11 am


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