8 Main Stages Of Criminal Trial. Contact The Law Offices of Vikas Bajaj as soon as possible to schedule an initial consultation with our team and to work with a criminal defense attorney. We cover misdemeanor and felony cases, and will be happy to discuss your case with you and help you understand the benefit of working with criminal defense attorneys with many years of experience. Criminal law is complicated, and even seemingly-minor San Diego CA criminal charges can result in long-term undesired consequences on your life that a criminal law expert can help you understand in greater detail.

1. 8 Main Stages
Of Criminal Trial

2. STEP 1: ARREST
When a person has been arrested for any
crime, the criminal case starts & the category
for crime is decided whether it is
misdemeanor, citation or felony.

3. STEP 2: BAIL
Bail is set by the court. The accused has to
pay the bail amount to get a temporary
release from jail.

4. STEP 3: ARRAIGNMENT
An arraignment is the first court appearance
of defendants on the date set by court.

5. STEP 4: PRELIMINARY HEARING
The preliminary hearing is for the judge to
decide on the existence of the probable
crime.

6. STEP 5: PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE
In the pre-trial conference the judge, your
criminal defense attorney, & the prosecutor
meet to discuss the probability of the plea
bargain.

7. STEP 6: JURY TRIAL
If the case goes to court, it is time for a jury
trial. There are numerous steps in a jury
trial.

8. STEP 7: SENTENCING
Sentencing is always the decision made
only by the judge

9. STEP 8: APPEAL
The defendant can file an appeal if he is
unhappy with the sentence made by the
judge & jury.

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