What happens in a mistrial is the judge calls off the trial because something happened that invalidates it. For example, the state’s attorney may have made unethical comments about the accused to the jury. The government can still decide to continue the case after the mistrial; however, this doesn’t always happen. In most situations, having…
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There are a couple of different pros and cons of a plea bargain. For example, accepting a plea deal allows you to take control of the possible outcome of your case. Additionally, you may spare yourself from having to endure a trial that puts private matters in a public forum. That said, pleading guilty guarantees…
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If you are facing a crime in Colorado and the government keeps pushing back the trial, you may wonder, “Why do prosecutors drag out cases?” Prosecutors may choose to engage in delay tactics for a number of reasons, which can be proper or improper. For example, they may extend the trial date while they try…
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