This is the final part of our four part series on the California criminal process. In the last chapter, we will cover what happens after you are convicted or plead guilty, including the sentencing, post-conviction, modifications & reductions and expungement stages of the process. Sentencing If you plead guilty or the jury convicts you, you […]
Archives for February 2012
Better Understanding The Criminal Process In California -Part III
The first two parts of this series have already covered the Detention, Investigation, Arrest, Arraignment, Readiness Conferences and Preliminary Hearing stages of the criminal processes. In this third part of the series, you will learn more about the Post Preliminary Hearing Arraignment and Pretrial Conference, as well as the Trial itself. Post Preliminary Hearing Arraignment […]
Better Understanding The Criminal Process In California -Part II
If you have been charged with a crime, you may not know what to expect in the upcoming criminal process. Here is part two in the series covering what to expect throughout the ordeal. Arraignment If you are in custody, your arraignment will occur within three days, excluding weekends and holidays. If you were bailed […]
Better Understanding The Criminal Process In California -Part I
Unless you have already gone through the criminal process or work in an industry related to the justice system, chances are that you don’t already know what will happen to you after you have been charged with a crime. But that’s ok. A Vista criminal lawyer like Peter M. Liss can help you understand and […]
Is There A Warrant Out For Your Arrest In California?
If you believe or have discovered there is a warrant out for your arrest, it is critical you immediately contact a skilled Vista criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. It is important to understand the differences between an arrest warrant and a bench warrant. An arrest warrant is a court-issued document provided to the […]
