Pasadena Criminal Defense Lawyer
Pasadena Courthouse
300 East Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 396-3300
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Bail in the Pasadena Courthouse
Over the last 25 years, I have been defending clients in the Pasadena Courthouse. The first appearance is the arraignment. The prosecutor will give the charges to the defense attorney, and the parties will argue the bail.
While the judge typically sets bail according to the established bail schedule, our track record at this courthouse is exceptional. We have successfully secured the release of many clients on their own recognizance or with a bail set below the standard schedule. This success gives you hope and optimism for your own case.
The critical thing that the court is looking at is whether the defendant is a flight risk or a danger to the community. Therefore, things like having no prior criminal record, all your family residing in the area, and property in the Pasadena area near the courthouse are excellent factors that give us a chance to get you out of custody with the least amount of money being spent.
Early Disposition Program
Suppose we are planning to resolve a criminal case in the Pasadena Courthouse. In that case, we can explore leaving the case in the arraignment court, and I will deal directly with the prosecutor in that courtroom. We will put a mitigation package together and let the prosecutor know your side of the story and the good things about you, your family, and your life.
There is a benefit to resolving your case quickly if it is the proper case. The judge in the arraignment court and the prosecutor are very reasonable. If the prosecutors have strong evidence against you, it is worth exploring the option of resolving the case in the early disposition court in Pasadena.
Setting a Preliminary Hearing
There are times when it's strategically beneficial to weaken the prosecution's case before entering negotiations. In the Pasadena Courthouse, we've seen cases where the police have conducted a biased investigation against the client. It's our job to present the judge and the prosecutor with the other side of the story, ensuring that you feel secure and protected.
In the proper case, this can lead to a dismissal, a lesser charge, or at least showing the prosecutor that more than meets the eye in the case. It is an opportunity to attack the credibility of the prosecution's witnesses and take an offensive position on your client's behalf. In the proper case, the preliminary hearing in the Pasadena court can set your client up in a strong negotiating position.
Types of Crimes We Handle in Pasadena, CA
Our criminal defense attorneys serve Pasadena court and are familiar with the judges and prosecutors. We provide dedicated representation and do whatever we can to get our clients the best possible results.
We deal with every type of case in the criminal field, ranging from murder to robbery to assault to sex crimes, hit and run, firearm offenses, juvenile crimes, resisting arrest, white collar crimes, probation violations, theft crimes, violent crimes, warrants, federal crimes and DUI's. We understand criminal law and how the justice system works, and we use that knowledge we have for your advantage and benefit.
If you have been accused and charged with a crime, do not settle for a public defender and call the Hedding Law Firm, which will provide dedicated, aggressive, and efficient representation. We offer a free initial consultation, so you have nothing to lose but everything to gain.
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