http://www.wbko.com/content/news/391613751.html
Does anyone know why they do that? He has already admitted to the crime, why not let him plead guilty and get this all over with?
I've often wondered the same thing,,. Even when I'm the one going to court.
I honestly think that it's because there is so much paperwork that there isn't time to plead one way or the other. That way, you and/or your lawyer have a couple weeks to get all of your i's dotted and t's crossed.
And, depending upon the prosecutor, it may be in your best interest. They can (and will) charge you with anything they can. I was once charged with (but it was taken away during negotiations) Criminal Littering because I was smoking a cigarette when I got pulled over. I put it out in my ashtray, but I guess the cop just assumed I threw it out the window. That is just for traffic stuff. I'd imagine that stronger crimes would be even worse.