There are different procedures for setting a court date whether you are having a jury trial for a misdemeanor case, or a felony case. For a misdemeanor case, the defendant has the right to a speedy trial and the law will determine when a defendant will be brought to court. However, the trial must start within 30 [...]
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The Steps in a Criminal Case. Step Four: After the Arraignment – Misdemeanors
If a defendant enters a ‘not guilty’ plea in a misdemeanor case, after the arraignment and before the trial, then the prosecution and defence will need exchange information. During this ‘discovery’ the defendant will be limited in what information he/she will have access to but the lawyers are often given full access. However the lawyers must protect peoples identities [...]
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When you are stopped by a traffic officer, they will ask for your driver’s license, car’s registration, and your proof of insurance. They may even ask you to step out of the car. For a traffic infraction, the officer will write up a ticket and ask you to sign it. This ticket is called a [...]
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