First Appearance in Criminal Court – Myths and Facts
I often get calls from individuals who are charged with criminal offences for the first time and are, not surprisingly, confused about how the court process works. They are shocked to hear that a criminal court case can take over a year to complete; that the matter will not conclude at the first appearance, etc. Here are some myths and facts about a first appearance in criminal court. MYTH – A First Appearance is My Trial Date A common misconception is [...]