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What can a Criminal Defense attorney do to help me?
Criminal defense attorneys represent those people who have been charged with a crime. Charges are allegations, which accuse a person of violating a state or federal law. No matter what evidence has been gathered, the criminal charges must be proven by a prosecuting attorney in a court of law, or a confession must be made by the defendant. An experienced criminal defense attorney can negotiate with prosecutors in order to reduce charges and sentencing times so choosing the right criminal defense attorney is extremely important. Find local attorneys as well as additional criminal law information in the Internet Lawyer Directory.
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Featured Criminal Defense Attorneys
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Anne E Lewis Law Offices
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Victorville, CA |
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(760) 955-2500 |
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Russell K Robinson Inc
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El Cajon, CA |
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(619) 579-2727 |
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Marsha R Fitzgerald
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Victorville, CA |
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(760) 241-0783 |
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Heidi Mueller Law Office
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Santa Ana, CA |
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(714) 835-5489 |
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Additional Featured Criminal Defense Attorneys |
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Thomas E Wenbourne |
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El Cajon, CA |
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(619) 579-5101 |
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John N Aquilina |
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Riverside, CA |
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(951) 682-1700 |
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Carlos C Ruan |
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Chula Vista, CA |
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(619) 498-0706 |
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Paul B Johnson |
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Arroyo Grande, CA |
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(805) 473-5700 |
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Thomas P Cotrel Law Offices |
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Burbank, CA |
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(818) 841-4650 |
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General Criminal Defense Listings
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Olaf Landsgaard Law Office |
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Rosamond, CA |
Providing Legal services to Rosamond and the Antelope valley since 1986.
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(661) 256-9271 |
Anthony J Rista Esq Attorney at Law |
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Newbury Park, CA |
VENTURA COUNTY LAW FIRM: Practice in Civil Plaintiff and Defense Cases; Family Law; Probate; Criminal Defense; Appeals;
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(805) 499-1831 |
Attorney Ray Estolano |
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Chula Vista, CA |
Former Prosecutor Ray Estolano will defend your rights in your criminal defense, family law, divorce or immigration case.
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(619) 225-5729 |
Barney Gibbs Law Office |
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Tustin, CA |
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(714) 838-9019 |
Brian G Workman & Associates Law |
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Corona, CA |
Two locations: Orange County and Riverside. Established 24 years with 8 employees.
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(951) 681-7920 |
Burke Lewis & Ham LLP |
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Upland, CA |
Burke, Lewis & Ham LLP services a wide variety of legal services ranges from criminal defense to wills & trusts.
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(909) 946-5370 |
Chahine & Associates APLC |
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Pasadena, CA |
Business Litigation
Real Estate Litigation
Personal Injury
Wills and Trusts
Criminal Defense - Misdemeanors and Felonies
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(626) 486-0154 |
Crimeattorneycom - Criminal and DUI Defense Lawyer in Los Angeles |
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Los Angeles, CA |
Jeff Voll is a criminal defense attorney who only practices criminal defense law.
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(213) 383-1033 |
Criminal Defense Attorney Sharen H Ghatan |
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Beverly Hills, CA |
Free consultation! Los Angeles Criminal Defense lawyer Sharen Ghatan helps California families with criminal defense such as
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(310) 887-4400 |
criminaldata |
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Bakersfield, WA |
Criminaldata.com provides criminal records
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(360) 332-9840 |
David Kingsley & Associates |
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San Diego, CA |
At the law firm of David Kingsley & Associates we handle criminal DUI cases throughout all of Washington.
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(186) 642-2829 |
Frank Vecchione Law Office |
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San Diego, CA |
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(619) 231-3653 |
Frederic J Warner Law Office |
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Los Angeles, CA |
Established in 1973- legal areas of practice-
Criminal Defense,Juvenile Defense, Federal Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
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(310) 473-6800 |
Hardcorecriminaldefense - Criminal Defense Attorney and Lawyer Los Angeles |
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Los Angeles, CA |
eff Voll is a criminal defense attorney in Los Angeles who only practices criminal defense law
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(888) 880-2746 |
Harrison Patterson & O' Connor |
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San Diego, CA |
Experienced in personal injury, wrongful death, criminal defense, employment discrimination, and intellectual property cases.
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(619) 756-6990 |
Holtz Slavett Hoang & Drabkin APLC |
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Beverly Hills, CA |
Former IRS Attorneys represent clients in all aspects of tax controversy. Disputes with the IRS, FTB, SBE, EDD.
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(310) 246-1562 |
james a skidmore ii attorney at law |
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San Bernardino, CA |
lawyer with 26 years experience ssa/ssi, also with ssa l5 years. all levels including appeals and federal court.+
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(909) 885-1075 |
Javier B Ramirez |
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Bellflower, CA |
Law office consists of three attorneys. Practice limited to criminal defense. All serious felonies, including Murder,3 strike
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(562) 461-0710 |
John R Blakely |
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Chino, CA |
Aggressive and Affordable Representation
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(909) 606-1287 |
KBarajas and Associates |
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Whittier, CA |
Criminal Defense Lawyer Court apperances starting at $300.00. All Criminal cases.
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(626) 393-8608 |
Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin LLP |
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Van Nuys, CA |
Pre-Eminent Criminal Defense Law Firm: Rated Top 5% in United States. Former Los Angeles Prosecutors & Law Professor.
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(877) 781-1570 |
Khanjan Law Firm Attorneys at Law |
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Irvine, CA |
We pride ourselves on being there for our clients. We are available 24/7 at (951) 840-5865.
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(949) 250-8770 |
Kirby F Combs - Criminal & Family Law Attorney |
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Temecula, CA |
Kirby F. Combs handles all Criminal & Family Law matters.
If you need someone who cares in your corner! Call (951)695-3366
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(951) 695-3366 |
Law Office of Andrew Limberg APLC |
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Vista, CA |
Andrew Limberg is an experienced and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney handling cases within San Diego County.
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(760) 806-4381 |
Law Office of Antonio A Cota |
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Santa Ana, CA |
Experienced criminal defense attorney. DUI, Domestic Violence, Drug Possession/Sales, Contempt, Assault, Robbery, Burglary.
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(714) 547-7107 |
Law Office of Christine D Thielo |
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Upland, CA |
Key Areas of Practice
Criminal
Family Law
Wills and Trusts
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(909) 920-9411 |
LAW OFFICE OF GARY S BAUM |
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Cardiff By Sea, CA |
Practice of law limited to criminal defense and personal injury/medical malpractice
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(760) 753-7970 |
Law Office of Joe Dane |
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Orange, CA |
Former prosecutor with experience handling thousands of criminal cases including DUI, theft, sex crimes and homicide
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(714) 532-3600 |
Law Office of Peggy Oppedahl |
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Silverado, CA |
Solo practitioner specializing in all areas of juvenile law, including dependency, delinquecy, probate (no family law).
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(714) 998-4042 |
Law Office of Robert C Hsu |
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Pasadena, CA |
Full service firm providing legal solutions in the areas of business buy/sell, criminal law, and business litigation.
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(626) 584-7055 |
Law Office of Rocky D Ritchie |
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Lake Isabella, CA |
Specializing in Criminal Defense however I can assist you in most of your legal needs by locating an attorney or firm to help
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(760) 549-0900 |
Law Office of Sheryl Lam |
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Alhambra, CA |
Languages Spoken: Chinese, Vietnamese, English
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(626) 576-5668 |
Law Office of Stephen Dial |
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Anaheim, CA |
With 25 years of experience and a Harvard law degree, Stephen Dial can help you with any legal situation.
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(714) 279-8055 |
Law Office of Vincent R Ross |
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San Diego, CA |
Criminal Defense, Probate, Real Estate, Immigration
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(619) 683-7800 |
Law Offices of Alexis Saab |
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Downey, CA |
Office handles Immigration, Living Trusts, Accidents and criminal matters.
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(562) 904-2622 |
LAW OFFICES OF BARRY I BESSER |
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Orange, CA |
Attorney, practicing in the areas of Personal Injury, Family Law, and Criminal Defense.
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(714) 978-1788 |
Law Offices of Christopher P Sohovich |
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San Diego, CA |
The Law Offices of Christoper P. Sohovich, is a criminal defense firm serving all of Southern California.
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(619) 665-6182 |
Law Offices of Frank D Rorie |
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Redondo Beach, CA |
26+ years of experience. Criminal, Family, DUI, and Civil law. 1000+ cases handled. 100+ cases in front of a judge and jury.
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(310) 316-6893 |
LAW OFFICES OF FRED C ASCARI |
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Santa Ana, CA |
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
PERSONAL INJURY
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(949) 260-0100 |
Law Offices of Ira S Chester |
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Los Angeles, CA |
Practice limited to Criminal defense.
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(310) 842-7737 |
Law Offices of James Spring & Associates |
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Riverside, CA |
Practicing Criminal Law in Southern California for over 30 years. Practice areas: DUI, Domestic Violence, Drug Charges etc.
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(800) 422-5529 |
LAW OFFICES OF JERRY F FERNANDEZ |
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Los Angeles, CA |
Family law, custody, visitation, child support, Criminal defense (felony, misdemeanors all crimes) General litigation
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(213) 977-0107 |
Law Offices of Joseph T Vodnoy |
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Los Angeles, CA |
We are a firm that practices criminal and personal injury law. We speak Spanish and Korean.
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(213) 893-7500 |
Law Offices of Mary Frances Prevost |
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San Diego, CA |
Voted One of San Diego's TOP DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers, handling all state and federal felonies and misdemeanors.
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(619) 692-9001 |
Law Offices of Matt Trosko |
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Fullerton, CA |
Criminal Defense
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(714) 526-4134 |
Law Offices of Paul Kossitch |
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Torrance, CA |
Criminal Defense and DUI Defense
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(310) 380-6791 |
Law Offices of Ryan P McClure |
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Ontario, CA |
The Law Offices of Ryan P. McClure is a full service criminal defense law firm located in San Bernardino and Riverside.
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(909) 456-8830 |
Law Offices of Staycie R Sena |
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Irvine, CA |
Domestic Violence, Theft, Sexual Abuse, DUIs, White Collar, Drugs, Restraining Orders, Juvenile Deliquency and Dependency
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(949) 477-8088 |
Law Offices of Stella Espinoza Browne |
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Upland, CA |
Practice Limited to Family Law and Criminal Law. Personalized, professional, and aggressive representation.
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(909) 949-1340 |
Law Offices of Thomas D Nares |
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Carlsbad, CA |
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Bilingual (Spanish-English) attorney and staff
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(760) 434-5710 |
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Crime
A crime is any act that violates the public law of the land. Criminal law involves prosecution of any person for an act considered a crime. In a criminal case, a suit is initiated by the state through a prosecutor. A person who has been convicted of a crime can be punished by fine and imprisonment. Most crimes in America are established by local, state and federal governments. Crimes include both felonies and misdemeanors. Felonies involve more serious crimes such as murder and rape. Misdemeanors are crimes that are typically less serious in nature such as jaywalking and traffic tickets.
In any criminal proceeding, the person being charged with a crime does not have to prove his or her innocence. The burden of proof is placed upon the government. A prosecutor must prove that the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
The steps of the criminal process includes:
Arrest: The process often begins with the arrest of the person suspected of committing a crime.
Bail hearing: During the bail hearing, the judge hears the charges and decides if the accused should be released on bail or kept in custody. At this hearing, the accused is informed of the charges being brought against him or her and is given the right to a public defender if he or she cannot afford a criminal defense attorney.
Probable-cause hearing: Here a judge hears the evidence brought against the person being charged and decides whether probable cause exists to believe the accused has committed the crime he or she is being charged with. If there is no probable cause, the accused is then released.
Arraignment: During arraignment, the accused makes his or her plea. The most common types of pleas include guilty, not guilty and no contest or nolo contendere.
Trial: The prosecution begins the proceedings and makes an opening statement. The attorney for the accused then makes an opening statement. The prosecution then calls witnesses, who are cross-examined by the attorney for the accused. The accused calls witnesses, who are cross-examined by the other side. The prosecution makes closing arguments, followed by the closing argument from the attorney of the accused. The jury then renders a guilty or not guilty decision.
Sentencing: If the accused is found guilty, the next step is the sentencing. The judge at the sentencing considers the evidence at trial; a pre-sentencing report; mitigating circumstances, if any; a statement made by the accused; and statements made by the victim or the victims' relatives to prior to making a decision.
Appeal: The accused is allowed to appeal any guilty verdicts. The prosecutor, however, cannot appeal a not guilty verdict because the law does not allow for someone to be tried twice for the same crime. This is called the law of Double Jeopardy.
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