Legal Question in Criminal Law in Louisiana

forgery felony and accessory after the fact of simple escape

How is it that someone has been charged with forgery, two times, be able to not agree with the plea agreement the court offers that individiual, even though there is proof that they are guilty and they know they are guilty. How is it up to them to determine what plea agreement they should have, espically when this individual is constantly breaking the law. This person should have no right to choose what they can and cant do. My husband and I are victims of forgery from this person. How come we dont have a right to agree or disagree with what the court system is trying to agree upon. The crime has been done, two times, why is it that easy for people to get away with things like this? Shouldnt we as victims of this crime be given some type of restitution from the person that committed the crime. And since she didnt agree, where does our case go from here?


Asked on 9/12/05, 3:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Casanave Andrew M. Casanave

Re: forgery felony and accessory after the fact of simple escape

A plea agreement is like a contract. Both sides, the Government and the accused, must agree. If they do not agree the accused should face the Government at trial. This is not "getting away" with anything.

In America no person is required to plead guilty.

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Answered on 9/12/05, 5:07 pm


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