Understanding the legal process is crucial when dealing with a charge under California Penal Code 187 PC murder. Whether you're seeking a criminal defense attorney for a loved one or navigating a murder case, you've been able to bail out of, knowing the process is key.
The first thing that happens is the person is arrested, and if they don't bail out, they'll be brought to court, usually within 48 to 72 hours, depending on whether they're arrested on a holiday or not.
Once you appear in court, you will enter a not-guilty plea. Your attorney will be given all of the available discovery on the case, and then a new court date will be set. This is a serious process, and it's important to understand the gravity of the situation.
But, before that court date is set, your attorney will have the opportunity to argue the bail and try to get it as low as possible and see if you can bail out if you're not already out on the case, and then the case begins.
Meeting with Defendant
The process, as far as I'm concerned, is that I'm going to meet with my client after reviewing all of the discovery and talk to the prosecutor.
Following the initial court appearance, the attorney and the client will proactively strategize their defense. This could involve deciding whether to fight the case, conduct investigations, file motions if applicable, or take any other necessary steps to support the client's case. This proactive approach ensures that every possible avenue is explored to help the client, giving you a sense of empowerment and control in a challenging situation.
Or, if we're trying to mitigate the situation, I can put together a mitigation package, discuss the case with the prosecutors, and see if it can be resolved.
It's certainly not easy in LA County at this time to resolve a murder case. They're pretty tough on these cases. They don't even seem to want to give an offer a lot of times because they've got to go through the victim's family, and they treat these cases very seriously.
Battle-Tested Murder Defense
Given the seriousness of the charges and the resources that the prosecution is likely to deploy, it's crucial to have a defense attorney who is battle-tested. This means having someone who has handled similar cases before, knows how to deal with the specially assigned prosecutors, and is familiar with the top-level detectives they're likely to face. This experience is invaluable in navigating the complexities of a murder case.
This means having someone who has handled similar cases before, knows how to deal with the specially assigned prosecutors, and is familiar with the top-level detectives they're likely to face. This experience is invaluable in navigating the complexities of a murder case.
When it's this type of crime, the prosecutors and the police tend to take it very seriously, put their best people on it, and pull out all of the stops.
You'll want a defense attorney who can challenge them and who has tried murder cases before because, in my experience, most of these cases end up going to trial. So, if you want the best, you've definitely come to the right place. With my experience and expertise, I can assure you that we will fight this case with all our might, giving you hope and optimism in a difficult situation.
Pick up the phone. Ask for a meeting with Ron Hedding. Let me use my 30+ years of experience. I've worked for the district attorney's office as a superior court judge and, since the early 1990s, defended people just like you. The urgency of your situation must be balanced, and having an experienced attorney on your side is crucial. Pick up the phone now. I stand at the ready to help you.
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