Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia
If someone was arrested but the charges got thrown out and he was never convicted but 6 years later he gets arrested again can they hold that against you and use that when sentencing you?
Asked on 9/08/10, 10:19 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Glen Ashman
Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney
Maybe. You have given us way too little in teh way of specifics to answer you.
Answered on 9/13/10, 11:14 am
Phillip M. Cook
Cook Legal Services, LLC
A judge may consider a criminal defendant's "prior criminal record" when sentencing. Prior criminal record would include being arrested for a crime.
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Answered on 9/13/10, 11:19 am
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