Can a pending charge which has not yet gone to court be used in another trial?
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Can a pending charge which has not yet gone to court be used in another trial?
By not going to trial yet, does “Innocent until prooven guilty in a court of law” apply?
Asked on January 18, 2014 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
Brook Miscoski / Hurr Law Office PC
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Even though a pending charge isn't the same as certain kinds of convictions for character/impeachment purposes, it could still be permissible to bring in evidence related to the other charge. There may be some 5th amendment issues. You would need to ask an attorney who knows all of the relevant facts in your case.
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