WHY DO PROSECUTORS
OVERCHARGE DEFENDANTS
IN NEW YORK?
In this video, DUI defense Attorney Mike Cyr explains why New York Prosecutors tend to OVER-Charge Defendants in a criminal case. In general, there are three primary reasons they do this:
1. They don't know all the facts and evidence at the start of a case (so they charge as many things as they think MAY be prosecutable)
2. The more charges against an individual gives the Prosecutor more ammunition in a plea bargaining situation. It gives them a better shot to have a more serious charge or punishment stick.
3. It is much harder to ADD CHARGES later in a case --when a Judge must approve them --than at the beginning of a case. Plus, the Prosecutor always has the right to DISMISS charges as the case goes on...
If you have any questions about a DWI or Criminal Case in upstate New York, call us:
1. They don't know all the facts and evidence at the start of a case (so they charge as many things as they think MAY be prosecutable)
2. The more charges against an individual gives the Prosecutor more ammunition in a plea bargaining situation. It gives them a better shot to have a more serious charge or punishment stick.
3. It is much harder to ADD CHARGES later in a case --when a Judge must approve them --than at the beginning of a case. Plus, the Prosecutor always has the right to DISMISS charges as the case goes on...
If you have any questions about a DWI or Criminal Case in upstate New York, call us:
607-229-5184
BY NEWMAN & CYR, PLLC
Copyright 2016
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DISCLAIMER: If you or a loved one is charged with a crime, we strongly urge you to consult with a local, licensed criminal defense attorney to help lessen the possible outcomes of a case --including the potential loss of your freedom!
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*Educational purposes only. Copyright Newman & Cyr 2016.
BY NEWMAN & CYR, PLLC
Copyright 2016
Find us online! www.ithacadwi.com
www.watkinsglendwi.com
www.facebook.com/ithacadwi
www.twitter.com/ithacadwi
DISCLAIMER: If you or a loved one is charged with a crime, we strongly urge you to consult with a local, licensed criminal defense attorney to help lessen the possible outcomes of a case --including the potential loss of your freedom!
*Attorney advertising
*Educational purposes only. Copyright Newman & Cyr 2016.
