Processing a Criminal Case

Crime Committed

Police Notified

Police Request Warrant
(or make arrest at scene)

Case Viewed By Prosecutor

Warrant Issued

Arrest
(if not in custody)

District Court Arraignment
                              
Misdemeanor
                
Felony
Plea of Guilty Plea of Not Guilty
Preliminary Exam
Pretrial Motions Etc.
                 
Circuit Court Arraignment
                         
Trial (Judge or Jury)    
                  
Plea of Not Guilty
Plea of Guilty
NOT GUILTY               Pretrial Motions Etc.
                                   
Pre-Sentence Investigation and Report
NOT GUILTY
Sentence

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Jay N. Clothier, Attorney at Law
503 S. Saginaw Street, Suite 929
Flint, MI 48502
Phone: 810-767-0024
Fax: 810-238-5148

Email:

jayclothier@urnotguilty.com