HOW TO HANDLE THE FIRST 24 HOURS AFTER YOUR ARREST

Stevewhitworth26 Jul, 2023Business

Your arraignment is the formal presentation of your charges. In California, this must occur within 72 court hours ? essentially, business hours ? of your arrest. At your arraignment hearing, you will be informed of your constitutional rights, offered your first opportunity to enter a plea, and find out the specific charges you are facing. The court may opt to modify, exonerate, set, or reinstate your bail.Getting arrested is scary. Even before you are informed of your charges, you know you are facing criminal penalties like years behind bars, steep fines, and the loss of certain social and professional opportunities. But these penalties are not guaranteed. A strong legal defense strategy can help you avoid these penalties and knowing what to do immediately following your arrest is part of an effective defense strategy.