The Legal Process-Part 2
Jul 28, 2011
If the judge has determined that there is probable
cause to support the charges, the prosecutor will file a charging
document called an Information in the Superior Court. The Information
alleges ...
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The Legal Process-Part 1
Jul 28, 2011
ARRAIGNMENT IN THE SUPERIOR COURT: ARRAIGNMENT/FIRST APPEARANCE: At the arraignment, you are formally advised of the charges
and your constitutional rights. Bail is often set during the
arraignm...
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No two stories ever told by criminal clients will ever be the same.
Jul 28, 2011
Confession: Defendants who tell their lawyers confession stories admit that they did what the prosecution claims: "Yes, I did break into the house through a window and steal the stereo."
Complete den...
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Developing a Defense Strategy
Jul 28, 2011
You work closely together with your criminal defense attorney to develop a defense strategy. Your defense strategy will typically emerge as you work with your attorney educating him about the facts of ...
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Arrested!-pt 2
Jul 28, 2011
A continuation of arrest of the citizens of the State of California...
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ARRESTED!-pt 1
Jul 25, 2011
Know Your Rights!When you are arrested, you are taken into custody. This means that you are not free to leave the scene. Without being arrested, you can be detained, however, or held for questionin...
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Do I Need a Lawyer?
Jul 25, 2011
This is the question that we are asked the most. Simply put, if you have to ask the question then you DO need to speak to an attorney. Finding out if you actually need legal representation is one of th...
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