Criminal, Traffic, and DUI
Understanding the Criminal Process
The Start of the Criminal Process
Arrested vs. Summonsed vs. Indicted
This depends on the type of charge you received. Different levels of crimes are heard in different courts. Typically misdemeanor crimes are handled in Municipal Courts, and felonies are handled in Common Pleas Courts. Each county in Ohio has one Common Pleas Court, and has at least one Municipal Court.
What is Discovery?
Once you've been formally charged, you have a right to see all the evidence the government will use to try to convict you. During that process your attorney can review everything with you to talk about the best defense for your case. You may get documents, physical evidence, reports, recordings, etc. A comprehensive review of the evidence will help you be prepared for trial.
Resolving your Case Without a Trial
There are usually opportunities during the course of your case to discuss a deal. Depending on your circumstances, those offers may be something to consider, however, you always have the right to make the government prove their case.
What to Expect at Trial
EXPLANATION HERE
To learn more about each process, click on one of the links below. If you're unsure what crime you've been charged with, schedule your free consultation and we'll help you find all the information you need to prepare for your case.
Arrested vs. Summonsed vs. Indicted
- Arrested -
- Summonsed -
- Indicted -
This depends on the type of charge you received. Different levels of crimes are heard in different courts. Typically misdemeanor crimes are handled in Municipal Courts, and felonies are handled in Common Pleas Courts. Each county in Ohio has one Common Pleas Court, and has at least one Municipal Court.
What is Discovery?
Once you've been formally charged, you have a right to see all the evidence the government will use to try to convict you. During that process your attorney can review everything with you to talk about the best defense for your case. You may get documents, physical evidence, reports, recordings, etc. A comprehensive review of the evidence will help you be prepared for trial.
Resolving your Case Without a Trial
There are usually opportunities during the course of your case to discuss a deal. Depending on your circumstances, those offers may be something to consider, however, you always have the right to make the government prove their case.
What to Expect at Trial
EXPLANATION HERE
To learn more about each process, click on one of the links below. If you're unsure what crime you've been charged with, schedule your free consultation and we'll help you find all the information you need to prepare for your case.
