Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington
Do prosecuters add counts for no reason?
Can a prosecuter add 3 more counts of the assault charge with no basis for it thinking he can get it plead out to less counts? I heard rumors from local attorney's saying he does that
Asked on 5/07/08, 2:51 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
James J. White, attorney
Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC
Re: Do prosecuters add counts for no reason?
They cannot be added for "no reason" or "no basis." However, I doubt the prosecutor will agree that he has "no basis." Previously noted injuries would be the basis in some cases.
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Answered on 5/07/08, 3:34 pm
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