Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota
I have been issued a summons for falsely reporting a crime. The prosecution is threatening to charge my boyfriend with the crime I falsely reported unless I plead guilty and waive my right to trial by jury. Can they do this? Is it legal? It doesn't seem like they should be able to make any type of threats like this when they are interfering with my constitutional right to a trial by jury. Advice?
Asked on 8/19/11, 11:58 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Maury Beaulier612.240.8005
Minnesota Lawyers
You have a right to trial by a jury. By the same token, the prosecutor may charge any offense where he/she believes there is probable cause to support the charge. Given the fact that they have filed an inconsistent charge, your boyfriend would appear to have a strong defense.
For a consultation call 612.240.8005.
Answered on 8/19/11, 12:12 pm
Related Questions & Answers
-
I have been charged with domestic assault, which I was falsely accused of. My... Asked 8/18/11, 9:46 am in United States Minnesota Criminal Law
-
I was falsely accused of an assault and I have a lot of proof to show that so now... Asked 8/17/11, 11:14 am in United States Minnesota Criminal Law
-
How long does someone have to press charges after a bar fight? Asked 8/15/11, 8:26 pm in United States Minnesota Criminal Law
-
Two persons are involved with one another sexually. Person A ( Male) Person B... Asked 8/10/11, 3:28 pm in United States Minnesota Criminal Law
-
Can police or law enforcement video or take pictures of what you do in your own... Asked 8/09/11, 3:29 pm in United States Minnesota Criminal Law