Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

felony charge dropped/changed to misdemeanor

What happens when someone is arrested and charged with a felony, but the D/A charges it as a misdemeanor? What court does it go to (State or Superior)? Does the D/A pass the case on to the state court prosecutor or does he/she handle it even though it is no longer a felony?


Asked on 7/09/07, 8:24 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ann Fitz The Federal Law Group

Re: felony charge dropped/changed to misdemeanor

It depends on what jurisdicition you're in, but usually the DA will continue to handle the case in Superior Court on the condition that you enter a plea to the reduced charge. If you want to contest the misdemeanor, it will probably be sent to State Court.

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Answered on 7/09/07, 12:10 pm


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