Important: This site provides general information, not individualized legal advice. Criminal cases are fact-specific, and laws and court procedures can change.
Early Stages
A matter may begin with an investigation, arrest, desk appearance ticket, or other charging process, followed by arraignment.
Case Development
Discovery, motion practice, hearings, negotiations, grand-jury proceedings in appropriate felony matters, and trial preparation may follow depending on the case.
Resolution
A case may resolve in different ways, including dismissal, negotiated disposition, trial, or other court action. No result can be predicted from a general description.