Tag Archives: Criminal Procedure

What is probation?

Probation in general:
If a crime is eligible for probation, and the judge grants probation as part of the sentence, then whatever the maximum time for the crime is gets suspended and a grant of probation is ordered.  From there, the person would be told of certain conditions of probation - which may include county [...]

What Happens at the First Court Appearance

An arraignment is the first step in a criminal proceeding. If the District Attorney has filed charges, this is the first appearance a defendant has to make in front of the Court. It is the time the accused is told of the charges filed against him. A defendant will be asked to [...]