Steps In A Criminal Case

The various steps in a criminal process range from prior to the arrest all the way to sentencing. Each phase of a case is extremely important and a defendant should seek qualified cousel to help them.

• Arrest Warrants – Learn about the requirements for an arrest warrant.
• Bench Warrants – Understand what needs to be done to clear a bench warrant.

• Who Presses Charges The Prosecutor Or The Victim? – Its important to understand who has the power to file crimes in the city attorney or district attorneys office.
• Hiring An Attorney – This article discusses an important consideration when faced with criminal charges.
• Arraignment – This is the first court date ina criminal court case.
• Plea Bargain Process – Learn about the process of negotiation that may result in a plea bargain.
• Preliminary Hearing – These hearings may only happen as part of felony criminal matters.
• Trial – Learn about the steps taken in a criminal trial.
• Jury Selection – Read About The Voir Dire Process In Jury Selection
• Sentencing – Understand the sentencing process in a criminal case.