What to Expect After Your Client’s Initial Appearance I recently spoke about the steps to take as an attorney when you receive the news that your client has been arrested. Your client will most likely be brought before the court within 24 hours of their arrest, which is known as their Initial Appearance (IA). The
As often happens, when one is arrested, the court will impose release conditions before letting them out of jail. If the court orders the payment of a bond, the person will remain in custody until the bond is posted with the jail or court. Although the process is not overly complicated, the mechanism to post
Preparing Your Client To Address The Court At Sentencing The majority of criminal cases result in a conviction for some offense. Many attorneys proceed to sentencing without really explaining the process to the client, or offering them any advice ( like a sample allocution statement) on how they should address the court. Especially in those
Arizona Probation Overview The client charged with a felony and scared about the potential incarceration is usually only concerned about receiving a probationary grant. However, in many cases they really have no understanding of what probation entails. In 2013, Maricopa County Adult Probation had 21,000 individuals under supervision and another 53,000 individuals under its expanded
Arizona Criminal Proceedings: Picking a Jury What is your goal in picking a jury? Do you enter the courtroom with any type of plan? In every trial I have conducted, I have made conscious decisions on who I wanted on my panel, and just as importantly, who I didn’t want on my panel. With a
