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Can charges be add to your case with out being read your rights and not having advisement on new charge
Asked on Jun 04th, 2020 on Criminal Law - Colorado
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Was charged introduction of contraband I was charged with an F6 and then 30 days later I went to court and they added a new charge which was an F-4 now they're trying to hit me with the habitual Criminal
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Yes, charges can be added at any time, even right before trial. Certainly the threat to declare you a Habitual Criminal (and thus increase any prison sentence) is very serious. You definitely need a lawyer - do not try to handle this yourself.
Answered on Jun 05th, 2020 at 5:51 AM