How does a felony case get started?
A felony case usually results because the District Attorney’s Office has filed a complaint, or formal charges. Much less often, a felony case can result after the county Grand Jury holds a hearing and then files a document called an “Indictment”. If you get a notice to appear before a Grand Jury, you have certain rights that you may wish to consider before appearing before them. If you have questions about those rights you may seek answers from an attorney you hire or, if you think you are “indigent” you may call the Law Offices of the Public Defender and ask for our assistance before appearing.
