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Upon arrest, you should have been read your rights: your right to remain
silent, and your right to an attorney.
It is crucial that you assert these rights immediately.
Within two court days of an arrest, the defendant will hear the charges
against him or her in an arraignment. This is where you can enter a plea
of guilty, not guilty, or no contest. Bail can also be increased or reduced
at this hearing. If the case moves forward, it will move on to the discovery
phase, where the defense attorney and the prosecutor share information.
This is also the time when pre-trial motions can be filed. During this
time, your attorney may be able to request that certain evidence is thrown
out from the case because an arrest or search was invalid. It may also
be possible that your lawyer could negotiate a plea deal with the prosecutor,
where you plead guilty in exchange for a lesser charge or reduced penalties.
If you can’t reach a plea bargain or case dismissal, however, then your
case could move on to a trial. At the Law Offices of Evan E. Zelig, P.C.,
we are ready to advocate for your rights and guide you through the process.