Los Angeles Criminal Defense
Get help with California criminal proceedings
The Law Office of Bradley S. Sandler and the Beverly Hills Criminal Law Group begins fighting for you when an investigation begins or the police arrest you. A strong criminal defense depends on immediately retaining a law firm to protect and act as an advocate for your rights.
We invite you to learn more about Los Angeles criminal law dealing with arrests and the criminal procedure that follows. In and out of the courtroom, we explain and protect your rights until you finish the entire criminal proceeding, including appeals, probation, and parole.
The basic structure of the California criminal procedure is:
- Pretrial
- Trial
- Sentencing
- Post-conviction
Pretrial criminal defense in Los Angeles
You do not have to retain a Los Angeles criminal lawyer immediately, but your case may suffer without representation. During the pretrial period of time, the following takes place:
- Arraignment—The court sets a date to begin the trial and when the lawyers must file, serve, and respond to trial motions and the court expects you to plead to the charges.
- Bail—Courts use bail to ensure you will appear in court. The judge usually determines bail eligibility and amount during arraignment. A strong Los Angeles criminal defense includes a request for bail and persuasive reasoning for minimal amounts.
- Pretrial motions—There are strict time limits during which your attorney and the prosecution can ask the court to hear arguments to alter standard procedure. Each representative must respond to all pretrial motions within time limits.
- Readiness conference—Between one and 14 days prior to the trial date, the court holds a meeting with all lawyers working on the trial and you must be present in court. The court determines if a trial is necessary or if a plea agreement is possible.
Los Angeles criminal defense for trials, sentencing, and post-conviction
The Law Office of Bradley S. Sandler and the Beverly Hills Criminal Defense Law Group support your case through a trial and beyond. Our criminal defense law firm makes sure your jury is fair and impartial, presents evidence at trial, and limits the negative affects of a conviction or plea agreement on your life.
Contact our office online and get the Los Angeles criminal defense you need. We explain your rights and defend you throughout the criminal process.
