Dui Case Process
California DUI Case Process
Learn How the State of CA Processes DUI Convictions
Phase 2. Bail Review
- 3 days After Arraignment
- Motion to Reduce Bail
- Bring Witnesses/Docs
- O.R. Release/Post Bail
- Pick Next Court Date
- Arguments
- You’re not a flight risk
- You’re not a danger
- You have ties to the community
Phase 3. Felony Disposition Conference
- 1st Settlement Conference
- Discuss Settlement
- Be Ready to Deal
- Know Your Judge
- Know Your Prosecutor
- Prepared Strategy with your Lawyer for EDP
- Review Discovery Issues
- File Motions
- Set Preliminary Hearing
- Cross Examine Witnesses
- Continue Prelim If You are not prepared
Phase 4. Preliminary Hearing
- D.A. Puts on Evidence
- DA puts on witnesses to establish a stong case
- Good Place to show Witness as Wrong or Lying
- Defense Attacks Charges
- Argue Motions
Trial Phases [5-8]
Phase 5. Arraignment in Trial Court
- 2 Weeks After Pre-Lim
- Readiness conference and set trial dates strategically
- Negotiate Case with DA
- File Any Motions
- Set Pre-Trial Dates
- Pick a Future Trial Date Strategically
- Get ready for Plea Bargain at RC
- Prepare for Trial
Phase. 6. Readiness Conference
- Settlement Opportunity
- Last Chance for Serious Negotiations
- Discuss Witness/Trial
- Set Motion Hearing Dates
- Prepare for Trial
- May have 2 or 3 Readiness
- Conferences before you settle
- Time is Running Out!
Phase 7. Motions
- Hearing on the Motion Filed
- Argue Motions Filed
- Review Trial Strategy
- Subpoena Witnesses
- Prepare for Trial
- 995 Motion (Challenge Evidence)
- Discovery Motions
Phase 8. Trial
- Jury/Bench Trial
- Pick Jurors
- Go to Battle
- Unanimous Verdict or Hung Jury
- Don’t Waive Jury without Serious Discussion
- Make sure your lawyer is Totally Prepared
- NOT GUILTY!
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