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Can you be charged twice if a plea agreement was made and you violated the agreement?
Asked on Mar 20th, 2014 on Criminal Law - Missouri
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He violated the plea agreement. Can he be charged twice for the same crimes committed?
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If he violated the plea agreement, he can be recharged and brought to trial on the original crime.
Answered on Mar 24th, 2014 at 4:34 AM
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If you violated the plea agreement, then it reverts back to the original charge, which then could possibly be amended (additional charges) if the facts support the amendment. Never a good idea to violate a plea agreement.
Answered on Mar 21st, 2014 at 11:46 AM
If you violate probation, there will be a probation revocation hearing, where the judge will decide whether to revoke your probation and sentence you for the original crime that you committed. It doesn't mean you are being charged twice for the same crime.
Answered on Mar 21st, 2014 at 9:55 AM