Here's the ultimate guide and answer: find a lawyer who's sharp, skilled and most of all, sincere. Police Investigation & Interview:
When can the Police arrest you? Do they need a Warrant of Arrest? Is it true the Police can detain you for 48 hours after arrest? What other bail conditions are imposed? What will the Police do during investigations? Can you get a copy of your Statements recorded by the Police? Court Proceedings & Plea Negotiation:
When will you need to attend Court? What happens at your first Court hearing? Can you ask for more time at your first Court hearing to decide what to do next? How do you plea bargain? What if you need more time to plea bargain and plea negotiate? Pleading Guilty, Mitigation Plea & Sentencing:
What happens when you plead guilty to a Charge? Can you ask for a lighter sentence when you plead guilty? What exactly does a Mitigation Plea do? What must your Mitigation Plea contain? How does the Court decide what punishment to impose? What key principles do the Court follow during the process of sentencing? Claiming Trial:
What happens if you claim trial to a charge? What happens before your criminal trial starts? What happens during your criminal trial? What happens at the end of your criminal trial?
