A district attorney cannot continuously file new charges solely to keep someone in jail without just cause. Each charge must be based on credible evidence and legal grounds. However, if new evidence emerges or if the individual is accused of additional offenses while already incarcerated, the DA may file new charges. Ultimately, the decision to keep someone in jail depends on the legal process, including bail considerations and the nature of the charges.
They are referred to as either a "Prosecuting Attorney" or a "District Attorney".
A district attorney can put a hold on a person that is in jail for the reason of investigation of modification of charges. If there is further information that is needed to aid in the prosecutions case in order to elevate charges, a hold can be placed in order to ensure that the incarcerated person is charged with the proper criminal complaint and that the bond reflects the situation. There is a time limit though and it is what is considered reasonable for the state that you are in. No bond is allowed during this hold.
No, you'd probably go to jail, unless you had an attorney work out a deal with the district attorney.
Persons/victims do not PRESS charges! The State's Attorney or the U.S. Attorney (depending on the crime) place the charges. Even with a reluctant complainant/victim, if there was enough evidence and/or probable cause to arrest you, indict you, and send you to trial, there is every reason to believe that you could be found guilty.
You can file a complaint, charges would need to be brought by the local prosecuting attorney.You should discuss the matter with a local attorney. A local attorney can give the best advise for your particular situation.
Huh? Somethings missing from this question. If you're out of jail on bond, you MUST have been charged with something, otherwise how did the court know what to bond you out for?
The charges in PA for filing a false statement can vary greatly depending on the court's view as to the seriousness of the crime. Filing a false statement is generally treated as a misdemeanor charge. If found guilty, the individual could face fines up to $5,000 and a jail sentence up to 90 days.
For firearms charges, you can typically expect to serve jail time.
NO
It depends fully on the crime, the district attorney and the judge. But yes, as far as I know, a 17 year old can serve county jail time.
I believe this might be lying to an officer of the court or lying to a police officer, but it might also fall under fraud or perjury. If it was a federal court, it might also fall under lying to a federal police officer -- remember Martha Stewart? I'd bet that nearly ALL of these charges could be leveled in some circumstances. There could also be charges of federal mail fraud if it cross state lines. I'm not a lawyer, so these are all guesses. Either a District Attorney, prosecutor, or a criminal defense attorney should be able to provide more details. It really depends on where you are and who you are. If you're a police officer, filing a false report is generally a misdeameanor and you will not be found guilty. On the other hand, if you don't have a good lawyer, you might find yourself guilty of a misdeameanor and in jail for a few days.
No you don't.