Cedaredge, CO asked in Criminal Law and Construction Law for Colorado

Q: Can a judge make the decision to set my case for trial

Judge was upset because my case has been going on for 14 months negligence of p.d.offic this is my 2nd i went in last moth to enter guild plea pd wast equipped again judge set it for trial i tryed to discontinue he serves did i do that wrong i got a new appt w her she didnt even know it was set for trial not tell june 25

1 Lawyer Answer
Courtney Edwards
Courtney Edwards
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Edwards, CO
  • Licensed in Colorado

A: I'm not entirely sure what you are asking here but yes, a judge can enter a not guilty plea for you and set your case for trial. Especially when you case has been active so long without any movement.

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