Charges Against Taylor: Sit Tight, It's Not Over Yet

[Daseal]

Ramsey - This friday is his hearing so that's when we should know if they're going to prosecute or not. Many things will be decided on that day.

[paulskinsfan]

Charges are filed all the time with little or no evidence, the key question is will he be indicted. Cops arrest people and file criminal complaints charging people with misdemeanors and/or felonies. The Defendant may or may not then get a preliminary hearing, at which time if there is probable cause the Defendant will be "bound over" to a Grand Jury. A Grand Jury then hears evidence from the Prosecutor and determines whether or not there is sufficient evidence to issue an indictment and proceed to trial. Believe me "charges" are brought all the time when there is little to no evidence by overzealous cops. If the prosecutor thinks there is enough evidence, he'll present the case to the grand jury for indictment.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by paulskinsfan

Charges are filed all the time with little or no evidence, the key question is will he be indicted. Cops arrest people and file criminal complaints charging people with misdemeanors and/or felonies. The Defendant may or may not then get a preliminary hearing, at which time if there is probable cause the Defendant will be "bound over" to a Grand Jury. A Grand Jury then hears evidence from the Prosecutor and determines whether or not there is sufficient evidence to issue an indictment and proceed to trial. Believe me "charges" are brought all the time when there is little to no evidence by overzealous cops. If the prosecutor thinks there is enough evidence, he'll present the case to the grand jury for indictment.

Most states don't use a grand jury; grand juries are typically only used in federal prosecutions.

[paulskinsfan]

Originally Posted by Ramseyfan

Most states don't use a grand jury; grand juries are typically only used in federal prosecutions.

NO. I have been practicing law for eight years, and no most states do use grand juries for state charges. I have had cases in front of my State's Supreme Court of Appeals, and two three years ago I had a Felony Murder Conviction overturned. I do this daily, so I kinda know the routine. If you want to verify my info, shoot me a message and I'll give you my full name and bar number.

[htownskinfan]

Originally Posted by paulskinsfan

NO. I have been practicing law for eight years, and no most states do use grand juries for state charges. I have had cases in front of my State's Supreme Court of Appeals, and two three years ago I had a Felony Murder Conviction overturned. I do this daily, so I kinda know the routine. If you want to verify my info, shoot me a message and I'll give you my full name and bar number.

I guess you told him!!