Legal Tips & Guides

In California, there are several types of restraining orders available to victims.

Mostly to save time, many courts simultaneously conduct the first appearance and arraignment. Under federal law, an arraignment could also be up to ten days after the first appearance. No matter when it happens, arraignments have some unique features. The federal pretrial process is very intimidating, especially if defendants are first-time offenders.

Everything is amped up in federal criminal court. For example, instead of one or two charges, a defendant might face one or two hundred charges. Pretrial release is much more complex as well. Many state defendants are out of jail in a few hours. This process usually requires a few weeks in federal court.Pretrial release is very important for several reasons. Aside from the obvious adverse effects on professional and personal relationships, jail adversely affects one’s health. Jail elevates stress hormone levels. These high-stress hormone levels could cause a permanent brain injury.

Officer misconduct can have many different colors and it’s important to know the different ways it can look. Among more common officer misconduct are unlawful search and seizure, brutal force in arrests, and racial profiling. Unlawful Detention is just one violation of civil rights by an officer and you should know what it is before pursuing a claim.