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Hearings in Criminal Cases in California

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...

Sentencing Hearings in Criminal Cases in California

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...

Pre-trial in Criminal Cases in California

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...