Ever heard of the phrase "stacking charges"?
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This occurs when a prosecutor treats separate offenses as prior convictions to treat a defendant as a repeat offender even if he or she does not have any prior convictions.
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Prosecutors often use charge stacking as a way to convince defendants to accept plea offers that might otherwise be unfavorable. For example, a prosecutor might tell a defendant that he or she will ask for an enhanced sentence if the defendant takes the case against him or her to trial.
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In our article, "What Does Stacking Charges in a Criminal Case Mean?", we provide more detail into this tactic that prosecutors often use and why this is not in the best interest of a defendant.
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If you are facing multiple felony criminal charges and have been threatened by the prosecutor with enhanced sentencing, call our office for a free case review.

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