Category Archives: The Criminal Process
The Criminal Process: What Happens After My Felony is “Bound-Over” to Circuit Court?
A felony case is transferred to Circuit Court after a Preliminary Examination bind-over or waiver. Once the felony case is bound-over (transferred) to Circuit Court, Defendant is Arraigned, meaning that he/she is given formal notice of the charge(s) against him … Continue reading
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The Criminal Process: Preliminary Examination
A defendant has a right to a Preliminary Examination within 14 days of the Arraignment of a felony. This 14-day-rule can be waived by Defendant so that Defendant may have his/her Preliminary Examination beyond the 14 days of the Arraignment. … Continue reading
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The Criminal Process: Pre-Exam Conference (For A Felony)
After Arraignment, felony cases are generally scheduled for a Pre-Exam Conference, several days prior to the Preliminary Examination. Defendant has a right to a Preliminary Examination within 14 days of the Arraignment of a felony. A Pre-Exam Conference is very similar … Continue reading
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The Criminal Process: Pre-Trial Conference (For A Misdemeanor)
After Arraignment, all misdemeanor cases are scheduled for a Pre-Trial Conference. A Pre-Trial Conference is a meeting between an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney and Defendant (or his/her attorney) to discuss whether the case will be resolved prior to trial. This is an … Continue reading
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The Criminal Process: Bond
Bond is considered to be the amount of money that is necessary to “bail” the defendant out of jail. Its purpose is to assure the defendant’s future appearance in court. Bond can be set by a predetermined amount based on … Continue reading
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The Criminal Process: Arraignment
The first step, after an arrest, in any Michigan criminal case is an arraignment. During an arraignment you will stand before a district court judge or magistrate and they will read the charges that are being brought against you. They … Continue reading
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