QUESTION
Can I be convicted for an assault by drive by shooting charge if the driver of the vehicle case have been dismissed?
Asked on Apr 28th, 2014 on Criminal Law - Colorado
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I was only a passenger in this case with no prior knowledge of this incident.
4 ANSWERS
Michael J. Breczinski
Without knowing all the details I can't answer this.? IE? How many people in the car? Who did the shooting? What happened before and after the incident?
Answered on Apr 30th, 2014 at 8:28 AM
James Edward Smith
Yes if there's other evidence.
Answered on Apr 29th, 2014 at 11:39 AM
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Answered on Apr 29th, 2014 at 10:07 AM
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You can be convicted of all kinds of things that you are not guilty of - it happens all the time in this case, each person in the car has a different case and will be dealt with individually if the DA can prove you were in the car, you case can go forward but to convict you at trial, a jury must believe you were involved before or during - some kind of help, encouragement or action by you - a lack of knowledge until the act was underway should mean that you were not involved but, it is up to a jury to decide you have a clear defense - it depends on the facts only talk about the facts of the case with your lawyer - just say I want a lawyer to the police and prosecution.
Answered on Apr 29th, 2014 at 10:02 AM