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What to Expect in a Criminal Case

What to Expect When You are Accused of a Crime

A Step-by-Step Guide to the Criminal Case Process

Criminal Defense

Criminal Case Process

A criminal case usually follows the following steps:

  1. 1Alleged crime reported or detected
  2. 2Arrest warrant issued by judge
  3. 3Warrant executed (your arrest)
  4. 4Booked into jail
  5. 5Call Law Office of George C. Lobb to arrange a bond and investigate your case
  6. 6Get out of jail and comply with bond conditions
  7. 7Contact us for your first court date
  8. 8Appear in court as directed by Law Office of George C. Lobb (sometimes you do not have to appear. Call 512-215-6011 for details)
  9. 9Keep in contact with us throughout your case
  10. 10Pretrial motions (e.g., motion to suppress evidence)
  11. 11Offer negotiated with prosecutor
  12. 12Discuss the prosecutor's offer
  13. 13If you reject the offer, the case is set for trial for a later date.
  14. 14We prepare for trial by filing more motions
  15. 15Your case is tried and we fight to prove your innocence
  16. 16Depending on the outcome, a motion for new trial or appeal is filed.

Factors Affecting the Process

These steps, and how long each step takes, will vary depending on whether or not:

  • You are charged with a misdemeanor or felony
  • You are a juvenile or adult
  • The type of offense (drugs, assault, theft, etc.)

Please contact Law Office of George C. Lobb to discuss the details of your case and get started defending your rights and restoring your reputation.

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