Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

Charges

How can you convict some one when you don't have evidence and you give them 35 years and the co- defendant pleas guity to all charges and is facing 27 years.


Asked on 7/15/07, 3:28 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Charges

Obviously, there must be many more relevant facts in this scenario which you've failed to mention----for whatever reason.

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Answered on 7/15/07, 5:18 pm
John Jackson Law Office of John A. Jackson, P.C.

Re: Charges

I agree with what the Mr. Hendrickson said. Someone obviously thought there was enough evidence to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Also it is common that a person who plead guilty got less time. It is called a plea bargin.

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Answered on 7/16/07, 8:50 am


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