by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Criminal Process
In the criminal justice system of California, there are many types of hearings to determine the guilt or innocence of an accused charged with an offense. These are as follows, together with a brief description of the goings-on during the hearing. a) Arraignment. This...
by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Criminal Process
The final stage of criminal proceedings in California is called the sentencing hearing. After being arrested, arraigned, undergo pre-trial, preliminary hearing and the trial by jury, the final stage is imposing the appropriate penalties for the crime. The following...
by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Criminal Process
Under California law, persons charged with a misdemeanor and/or felony offense are entitled to a jury trial. After the entry of a not guilty plea, a jury trial is the next major step the case undertakes. This is a process wherein twelve members of the community (a...
by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Criminal Process
When the charges made against the accused amounts to a felony offense, then it is mandatory that the court with jurisdiction over the case conduct a preliminary hearing. This is also called a probably cause hearing and is done to determine if there is sufficient...
by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Criminal Process
This stage of the criminal justice process is called pre-trial. This is the stage after arraignment and a plea of not guilty is entered by the accused. The following are the steps in the pre-trial process: a) Required attendance in court hearings depending on the...
by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Criminal Process
The process of booking in California is a series of steps that need to be performed in order to properly create a criminal record for the arrested individual. Another objective is to provide the accused the basic necessities during this preliminary incarceration until...
