Being charged with a crime can be frightening—especially when prosecutors pile on multiple counts or inflate the seriousness of the alleged offense. In some cases, these tactics are used to pressure defendants into pleading guilty, even when the evidence is weak. Elias Kohn Law is investigating instances of prosecutorial misconduct and overcharging in Pennsylvania courts to ensure that justice is fair and constitutional rights are upheld.
Issues under scrutiny include:
- Overcharging: Adding excessive or duplicative charges to leverage harsher plea deals or longer sentences.
- Withholding exculpatory evidence: Failing to disclose information that could prove a defendant’s innocence or reduce culpability, in violation of Brady v. Maryland.
- Improper plea coercion: Threatening defendants with extreme sentences to force a plea, even when the prosecution’s case is weak.
- Use of unreliable witnesses or evidence: Relying on informants with incentives to lie or presenting evidence obtained through questionable means.
Overcharging and other forms of prosecutorial misconduct can lead to unjust convictions, inflated sentences, and lasting harm. If prosecutors cut corners in your case, you may have grounds to challenge the charges or seek dismissal.
Do you believe you’ve been unfairly charged or that a prosecutor has misbehaved in your case? Contact Elias Kohn Law. We will review your charges, investigate potential misconduct, and fight to protect your rights and freedom.