can you drop a criminal case against someone at the date of the sentencing?
115819
No because it is too late.  You allowed the person to be found guilty already and is awaiting sentencing.  You can make a statement to the judge before sentence is passed down by the judge.
805108
The imprisonment is about 6 months to 12 years depending upon the evidence presented and the defense adopted by your friend's husband.  The crime commited is already a grave offense because it involves fraud.
812379
yes, they can. if they are in a different state the court may make you go to them. second ,,, evidence will be harder now for a person to prove. this is going to be a tough case and can go either way. if they seeked councel it may help their side (previously in the 12 yrs) also how old they are now may take a factor. if you are the victim don't worry the truth always comes out... there may be others just waiting for someone to stand up aswell. if you are the suspect... evidence lacking after 12 years is on your side
45053
That all depends on the state. Each state has different sentencing laws.
275513
ok that's a little better. well, criminal court is a state court, as opposed to city court, county court or federal court, and as you know, they try criminal cases. the process usually goes like this: someone commits an offense or is accused of one, and they are brought before the court to answer to the charges, or stand responsible. he is given a chance at a preliminary hearing, to tell his side of the story ( which is called his defense.) after the police tell their side, too, the judge hears a recommendation from the prosecuting attorney on whether there is enough evidence to hold the offender over for trial. if yes, the defendant is granted a bail amount in most cases, and he may pay a bondsman to bail him out until the time of the trial. at the trial, there is the guilt phase, and then the punishment phase. during the guilt phase, the defendant and his/her attorney answer to the charges, and do their best to keep the offender's actions seen in a good light so that the jury will believe he's innocent. after the trial, the punishment phase dtermines to what degree the offender will be punished. either probation, community service,or prison.how else can I help?
112307
"The court does not give a final judgment regarding the case. The defendant is given probation, a program or community service in which they have a specified amount of time to complete. If the defendant complies, the case may be dismissed, depending on the county/state. If they do not dismiss in that particular county/state, then the disposition remains adjudication withheld and the case is closed. However, if the defendant is found in violation, the case disposition may be changed and the defendant can be found in guilt."
32536
Yes, it depends on the laws of the state where you are tried and sentenced.  And if you, or someone you know, was arrested for that, you'd need to know a few more details bfore you could get much of annswer.
442812
In this case, the death sentence would have to be set down until the new charges were heard . Then the first sentence could proceed. But it would depend in which state the offender was being held in USA. \nMany persons offend while on bail awaiting trial. Many are accused of further crimes while they are in goal. Each offence has to be tried and judged upon in isolation to another.
1023763
Depends on charge type, you have to convince a judge you have cause, but it is standard operating procedere in all DV cases. If you want it droped then you both have to apperar before the judge.\n\nGood Luck, Im looking at 1-3 years because of the system
759541
I don't think you can accept a plea bargain and then withdraw it at a later date.  I would think you just need to hire new counsel and file an appeal....bottom line...I'm not an attorney but have worked for D.A. and several attorneys.
106901
generally, its 72 hours. There may be exceptions particularly in relation to probation. At this point he can prpbably held based on the original sentence. Consult a lawyer
189950
No one can answer this question with certainty because of the plea bargaining process.  His sentence (if he is convicted) could range from probation to prison time.  It just depends on what plea arrangement he works out, or what a judge/jury sentences him to.
112099
The exact procedures vary by state.  You will need to file a petition or motion with the trial court to have your conviction set aside and have the case dismissed.  Some courts have preprinted forms to do this.  You will need to notify the prosecutor of the petition.  Check with a local attorney or the court for more details.
905281
If it is considered evidence they can keep it till after the trial is over. If there was no trial or the investigation is complete and you have been sentenced to jail, you get it when you get released. But if you weren't sent to jail then you should have gotten the items back already.
38812
All rise, the Honorable James Washington, presiding.  Then the judge say you may be sitted.\n\nHe will then start calling cases scheduled for the day's calendar.\n\nThe defendant will approach the podium.  The judge will advise the defendant on the charges.  He will be asked to enter a plea (guilty, no contest, not guilty) for criminal (excessive speed, dui, assualts, disorderly conduct) cases.  If you plea not guilty, then the next court hearing will be set for you.  If you plea guilty, you will be allowed to explain what happened and you will be sentenced.
79823
The most common usage of the term is in criminal law, which is what I presume you are asking about.  Sometimes, as part of a plea bargain, the defendant will plead guilty and be sentenced to "time served".  In other words, the time that the person has already served in custody from the time of the arrest to the time of the plea bargain is sufficient punish for the crime.\n\nA sentence of "time served" means they are now eligible for release assuming they comply with any other terms of the plea bargain.
500104
No, you already plead guilty.  Maybe if there was a technicality or something.  Ask a lawyer, they have free consultations and some will answer you on the phone.