Part 5: Magistrate Hearing, Examining Trial and Competency Proceedings There are a few procedural items that need to be addressed, even though they won’t all be applicable to every case. These items are the Magistrate Hearing, Examining Trial and Competency. In this section, we will briefly describe each and explain situations in which they might apply to your case, but you should discuss these with your criminal defense attorney to determine whether they would help or hurt your case. Initial Appearance Before the Magistrate Sometimes known as “Magistration” There are generally three ways to wind up in jail: 1) you committed an act in the presence of a police officer for which s/he believes there is probable cause to place
Read more →Part 3: Time and Resources Are Essential When Hiring a Criminal Lawyer Fort Worth Criminal Defense Attorney Guide Under certain circumstances you may qualify to have a court appointed attorney (also known as a public defender) represent you in your criminal case, and we will also cover this option in this section. Continue reading to learn why adequate time and resources are so important to the success of your criminal case. Attorney Caseload Can Directly Impact Your Case Any criminal defense attorney you work with, whether appointed or hired, is obligated to dedicate “necessary” time and resources to representing you in your case. In theory, this means in-person meetings outside of court to discuss your case, walk through the facts,
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