A judge dismised a charge of disorderly conduct. The arresting police officer has appealed his decision,?

mizzzzthang

I think it's called double jeopardy.....You can't be tried for the same thing twice.......

John H

Yes. Double jeopardy does not apply as you describe it because to be tried for this crime twice you would first have to have exhausted all appeals once, reaching a disposition in the case and THEN later being subpoenaed back to court to face charges a second time for the same arrest. So the appeals process and possible multiple appearances is still the initial process of trying this crime for the first time. (I had a neighbor who was once required to appear in court 15 times for a single misdemeanor charge of DUI over the span of about 18 months. While that is excessive and indicates a flawed judicial system in his case it is still legal)

Perks L

counter sue him

tabbyjo27

you cant be tried for the same thing twice its double jepordy, but he can change the charge just the slightest bit, and then it can be re tried

YOU BEEN HAD
CALL ATTORNEY EDGAR SNYDER

Bushit

The Officer is a civil servant he hasn't` the right to sew,he is no victim,there is no tort

ogpeanut6

You need to check your local laws thay can very from state to state and city to city. He also may have found a way to do it like a loop hole.

antmanbee

that cop really wants your ***!!

fr_chuck

The officer can appeal the judges decission just like you could if the judge ruled in your behalf

J.D.

Hye, it's the cop's right to appeal the decision. Just like your's if it went the other way. Now though, it's his butt on the line if it's shot down again.

melvin m

Just another psychotic cop!

scafool

what grounds, the answer is that the police can appeal same as you. if there are grounds for the appeal it might be heard, but why is there a new complaint, there should only be the one charge which was already heard and the judges decision is being appealed, not a new charge for the same offence.

john n

I don't think so. the cop has the right to appeal the Judge's descision, but re-filing a complaint because it was rejected contravenes the legal principle of double jeopardy.
Double jeopardy is a safeguard within the legal system that basically prohibits someone from being tried twice for the same issue.

Yes, he can appeal

LORI Z

Everyone has the right to appeal a decision. What had the person done to anger the officer - remember respect- decorum, clean shaving, a haircut and a good lawyer goes a long way. Good luck.

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