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Steps in a Criminal Case
Criminal prosecution follows four basic steps.- Arraignment is when a defendant is brought before the judge and assigned an attorney. The defendant’s charges are read and a plea is entered and a plea of guilty will result in the defendant being scheduled for sentencing.
- Submission of pretrial motions and discovery requests is next in the defense process.
- The trial may be with or without a jury and, if found guilty, the defendant is sentenced.
- Plea bargaining may take place at various points in the proceedings, and most cases are disposed of by plea bargaining.
Rights of the Crime Victim
- The courts are obligated to keep a victim advised of the progress of the case, including arraignment, the defendant’s release from custody, pretrial motions, the trial, sentencing, and parole.
- Victims may also provide a statement during the sentencing phase.
- Keep in touch with the court and prosecutor stay abreast of the case’s status.
- A crime victim may also have the right to an order of protection during and following the trial.
- Restitution may recover loss of property and wages.
Consequences of a Criminal Conviction on Employment
- In New York, more than 100 jobs require a license or registration which could be impacted by a conviction.
- A certificate of relief from disabilities, or a certificate of good conduct may help protect your employment status.
- If you are charged with driving while intoxicated, you will not be able to retain a commercial driver’s license.
- We will describe how a criminal conviction may impact your license in certain areas.
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