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Understanding the Criminal Process

This guide is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. To speak to an attorney, call (800) 459-2500.

If you have been arrested of a crime, are under criminal investigation or suspect that you are, this is likely your first experience with the criminal justice system. Facing criminal accusations can be one of the most frightening and confusing experiences in your life. You are a single individual, yet your are facing experienced prosecutors backed by the vast resources of the American government.

This page presents an overview of the criminal justice process. Please call us at any time of day or night if you have any questions or wish to discuss your case. We know what you are going through, and we are ready to help.

All criminal charges must be taken seriously. Generally, you get only one chance to defend yourself. Ignoring your legal problems will not make them go away. The decisions you make about your defense right now will affect the rest of your life.

Whatever you do, we strongly encourage you to obtain the services of an experienced criminal lawyer immediately. Do not wait for the court to appoint a public defender for you. Choose an attorney or law firm that you feel comfortable with. Regardless of whether you hire The Criminal Defense Group or not, you owe it to yourself and to your family to get a lawyer and protect your rights.

Click on one of the topics below to learn more.

THE BASICS

The Crimes
The Attorney
The Arrest
Booking Process
Police Reports
Charging Decision
Bail

THE CASE

The Arraignment
Discovery
Preliminary Hearing
Plea Bargaining
Pre-Trial Motions
The Trial
Sentencing
Consequences
Appeals
Expungements

THE COURTS

Superior Court
Federal Court
Juvenile Court

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IMPORTANT!

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PRE-FILE ALERT:
Don't Wait Until You Are Arrested!
If you even suspect that you may be charged with a crime, speak to an attorney now!

Very often before formal charges are filed, there is an investigation. Law enforcement tries to gather as much evidence as possible to build their case against you. This is the pre-file stage of a case.

This pre-file period can be the most crucial stage of a criminal case. Since you haven't been arrested, you don't have any Miranda Rights. This is when most people fall into law enforcement traps designed to destroy their legal case.

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APPEALS ALERT!
Blakely v. Washington May
Give You a Second Chance
If you or someone you know was sentenced after 1998 (if the conviction was appealed) or 2000 (if there was no appeal), the new United States Supreme Court decision in Blakely vs. Washington may provide a second change to review your sentence!

WHAT TO DO IF ...

If Arrested
If Accused or Under Investigation

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