3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Charging Document<\/h3>\n
After the arrest, the officers have to summarize their findings and present them to the prosecutors. The prosecutor is then responsible for presenting the case in front of a non-partial jury. The jury then develops a charging document against the alleged felon\u2014also called an indictment.<\/p>\n
4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Initial Hearing<\/h3>\n
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The initial hearing (called arraignment<\/a> in some cases) is done to set future court dates, take the defendant\u2019s plea, set bail, or appoint a public defender to the case.<\/p>\n In this phase, both parties exchange evidence to ensure that justice prevails. Discovery evidence includes witness lists and their statements, police records, videos, etc.<\/p>\n The case gets resolved as soon as the defendant enters a plea bargain<\/a>. In this situation, they either plead guilty or not guilty. In most cases, the plea bargain doesn\u2019t happen until later down the road.<\/p>\n The preliminary hearing is done to decide whether the prosecutor has probable cause to pursue the case. If they\u2019re unable to present substantial evidence, the judge may dismiss the case. If not dismissed, the case goes to trial, where all the evidence and witnesses are produced in front of the court.<\/p>\n The sentencing happens at the end of the trial or whenever the defendant pleas bargain. The judge announces the charges during the sentencing and decides on a punishment (if found guilty). Once you\u2019re found guilty, you can either accept the charges or file an appeal<\/a> in a higher court. This appeal is made to review the decision made by the lower court.<\/p>\n If you or your loved ones have been charged with a criminal offense, the first thing to do is find an affordable bail bond service. The licensed bail bond agent will be responsible for depositing a surety amount to the court on your behalf. You can get out of jail and fight your case from home.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for a\u00a0 24-hour bail bond service in Kosciusko County, Wabash County, Miami County, Jasper County, and nearby areas in Indiana, get in touch with us at DeLaughter Bail Bonds<\/a>. Our experts will help you get out of jail and deal with the situation in a better manner.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Discovery<\/h3>\n
6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Plea Bargain<\/h3>\n
7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Preliminary Hearing & Trial<\/h3>\n
8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sentencing & Appeal<\/h3>\n
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