QUESTION
Can a DA amend a conspiracy charge before trial on retail theft?
Asked on Mar 09th, 2014 on Criminal Law - Utah
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There are just pictures of me and co-defendant walking in store and all I did was walk through store with stuff and try to pay for it but my credit card was declined and I left without co-defendant who in fact did take something but I didn't leave with him.
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Michael J. Breczinski
Yes a DA can amend charges before trial. If you are innocent then you should go to trial.? Just being with the person does not make you guilty. You would have had to help them and the DA has to prove that.
Answered on Mar 11th, 2014 at 5:29 AM
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Prosecutors can amend charges anytime before trial or even during trial provided that it does not prejudice the defendant. Make sure you are represented by the most skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney you can afford.
Answered on Mar 10th, 2014 at 11:54 AM
Yes, the prosecuting attorney can amend the charges before trial.
Answered on Mar 10th, 2014 at 11:49 AM
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Get an attorney, this is serious but sounds defendable.
Answered on Mar 10th, 2014 at 11:39 AM
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Yes, the DA can amend the charges. You need your own lawyer. You have some good arguments in your defense, but you should not mess that up by talking to the police without your lawyer present.
Answered on Mar 10th, 2014 at 11:30 AM