QUESTION
Can a misdemeanor charge be changed to a felony if they have already lowered it from a felony to a misdemeanor?
Asked on Jun 02nd, 2013 on Criminal Law - District of Columbia
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The original charge was a felony an they changed it to misdemeanor now they are trying to change it back to a felony, can they do that?
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Michael J. Breczinski
If there has been no plea in the case or conviction, then the answer is yes subject to permission of the judge.
Answered on Jun 06th, 2013 at 9:10 PM
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Yes, the government or prosecutor has the ability to change the charges before trial.
Answered on Jun 03rd, 2013 at 10:00 PM