Can I Get My Charges Dropped Before Trial?
If you’re facing criminal charges, you may be wondering: Can my case be dropped before going to trial? The answer is yes, and it happens more often than you might think.
How Can Charges Be Dropped?
There are several ways your case could be dismissed before trial:
- Insufficient Evidence – If the prosecution lacks enough evidence to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt, they may drop the case.
- Legal Challenges – If your defense attorney identifies legal issues—such as improper police procedures or constitutional violations—charges may be dismissed.
- Negotiations with the Prosecution – A skilled attorney can work to reduce or eliminate charges through plea bargaining or pre-trial discussions.
- Witness or Victim Issues – If key witnesses become unavailable or unreliable, the state may have no choice but to drop the case.
Real Case Example
I recently handled a high-profile felony DUI case involving serious bodily injury. At first, the charge was DUI causing serious bodily injury, but after persistent negotiations, we reduced it to reckless driving causing serious bodily injury. Eventually, the state dropped the case entirely because they realized they couldn’t prove reckless driving beyond a reasonable doubt.
This is just one example of how charges can be dismissed before trial with the right legal strategy.
What Should You Do?
If you’re facing criminal charges, the best thing you can do is act fast and hire an experienced criminal defense attorney. The earlier you start working on your defense, the better the chances of getting your charges reduced or dismissed.
Call Michael White, P.A. at 954-270-7696 today to discuss your case.
