Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

geting rearrained for the same cahrges

my boyfriend was charged with felonious assault and assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. the charges were dropped but the prosecuting attorney recharged him with the same charges and his bail was set higher this time. are they allowed to that and if so how many more times can they continue to charge him with the same crime before the courts enough


Asked on 11/17/07, 5:49 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

geting rearrained for the same cahrges

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Answered on 11/17/07, 11:56 pm
Neil O'Brien Eaton County Special Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Re: geting rearrained for the same cahrges

There is no magic number. The more important question (not answered by the facts in your inquiry) is why the original charges were dismissed. Many times, if witnesses do not show for a trial, the court will dismiss the case "without prejudice" ... meaning that the charges can be re-issued.

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Answered on 11/26/07, 10:49 am


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