What is a long form complaint?
What is a long form complaint?
Complaint: A “Complaint” or “Long Form Complaint” is a document the prosecutor prepares, which is a written statement of the facts that allegedly constitute an offense. Long Form Complaints are usually reserved for less serious felonies (i.e., class 4, 5, or 6 felonies).
How long does it take to set a trial date?
If you are not being held in custody, the court must set trial within 45 days following your arraignment or plea. You are permitted to waive the right to a speedy trial in order to allow additional time for your attorney to prepare your defense.
Is it better to take a plea or go to trial?
Having a guilty plea or a no contest plea on the record will look better than having a conviction after a trial. This is partly because the defendant likely will plead guilty or no contest to a lesser level of offense or to fewer offenses. Often, a plea bargain involves reducing a felony to a misdemeanor.
Do you go to jail right after trial?
So, in short: yes, someone may go to jail immediately after sentencing, possibly until their trial. However, if someone is represented by a competent defense counsel, then that may not be the case.
What happens once you are sentenced?
If one is to serve a prison sentence in state prison, that person is first transferred to an inmate reception prison administered by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). For most Los Angeles County folks heading off to state prison, this means the individual will be moved to Delano.
What kind of cases go to Crown Court?
A Crown Court deals with serious criminal cases, for example: murder. rape. robbery.
Can a judge reverse a sentence?
Federal courts follow the Federal Sentencing Guidelines in imposing sentences. But an appeals court will reverse the sentence only if the judge abused his or her discretion, or imposed a sentence above the maximum set by the statute that defines the crime.
Can a judge reconsider his decision?
After you file an Appeal, the Judge usually cannot reconsider his or her own decision. If you cannot file an Appeal, you can still ask the Judge to reconsider what he or she decided. Some decisions cannot be appealed at all, but the judge who made the decision can still change his or her mind.
Can I contact a judge directly?
Can I ever communicate directly with the court? Yes. Certain ex parte communications to a judge or court personnel are allowed by law. For example, if you are contesting a citation (commonly called a “ticket”) for a traffic infraction, the law allows you to submit a written explanation directly to the court.
How do you tell a judge he is wrong?
“You’re wrong (or words to that effect)” Never, ever tell a judge that he or she is wrong or mistaken. Instead, respectfully tell the judge WHY he or she may be wrong or mistaken.
