Criminal Defense Case Timeline

One of our experienced legal assistants will learn the details of your case and review your immediate options. We identify critical deadlines like those for Summary Suspensions. This initial intake provides the foundation for your defense and a clear understanding of what's ahead.

We move fast to get started on your case. Within 24 hours of being hired, your attorney submits formal documents to the court including an Appearance and a Demand for Discovery. These early filings prevent the state from moving forward without our team present and force the prosecution to turn over all evidence against you.

Once the initial paperwork is filed, you will meet with your legal team to dive deeper into the situation. This is where we gather additional facts and gain a thorough understanding of the specific circumstances surrounding your case. This meeting ensures that your attorneys have all the information needed to begin analyzing the evidence as it arrives.

Driving cases often involve a repeating cycle of court dates and evidence review. As we receive police reports, video footage, and chemical test results, our attorneys work with you to analyze the facts and build a strategy. We use these findings to negotiate with the prosecution and argue on your behalf in court. Because these elements are interconnected, we may go through this process several times to put maximum pressure on the state for a favorable outcome.

The case concludes through either a negotiated agreement or a formal hearing. If the prosecution offers an acceptable outcome, we resolve the case efficiently. If an agreement cannot be reached, we take your case to trial. Whether arguing motions to throw out evidence or presenting your side to a jury, we fight for a Not Guilty verdict to protect your driving record.