What to do ifI got a ticket for use of marijuanabut when I went to the courthouse several days laterI was told my charge had been upgraded to possession?
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What to do ifI got a ticket for use of marijuanabut when I went to the courthouse several days laterI was told my charge had been upgraded to possession?
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Asked on March 13, 2012 under Criminal Law, Michigan
Answers:
Richard Southard / Law Office of Richard Southard
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Prosecutors can legally increase or decrease the number of charges or the severity of the charges without permission. There are however rules governing the procedures in making these changes. Your lawyer needs to make sure that the DA followed those procedures or seek to have the new charge dismissed.
Alan Pransky / Law Office of Alan J Pransky
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You need to hire a lawyer. This question can't be answered without looking at the ticket and interviewing you.
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