Q: Evidence
I asked this in part of another question. In a criminal case the DA use evidence that would have been accumulated after the date the offense. I was charged with a M3. The police officer put the date of offense as 5/7 (which he may have meant 11/7) but none of the "behaviors" happened until after that date even one last week. There was only one charge. I am not sure if this was intentionally or accidental date he entered. My personal concern is if offered a summary offense and accept they can go back and say "there was also more recent offenses, here is another charge. My question is can all the evidence (6 months after the offense) be used ?and How do i prevent additional charges if I am offered and accept a summary offense?
A:
It sounds like your case is detailed enough to actually consult with (and hire) a criminal defense attorney face-to-face. Someone trained in the law needs to review all the facts of your case, and the court paperwork to date. If you want to handle your case the right way, don't try to do it with the equivalent of a YouTube video.
Consult with an attorney that can review your case instead of reviewing just a few sentences penned by you which attempt to summarize your case. If you can't afford private counsel, contact your local Public Defender's Office. Best of luck to you.
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