Effective October 1, 2021 HYTA is available for youthful criminal offenders ages 18 – before age 26 This is why HYTA dispositions for criminal offenses are such a big deal: The court does not enter a judgment of conviction, The record is sealed, HYTA may be used for an unlimited…
Arraignment: Facing criminal charges in open court The Sixth Amendment to U.S. Constitution guarantees that defendants shall “be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation against them.” The criminal arraignment is where the Sixth Amendment is enforced. The arraignment is the first stage of a criminal case where…
When a person commits a crime that involves a victim, a number of laws apply that provide the victim with several rights. Some of these rights allow for the victim to collect restitution, be afforded a victim’s rights advocate, confer with the prosecutor regarding plea bargaining and speak at the…