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      "name": "Step 1: Arrest and Booking. This is often the first interaction with the justice system. You’ll be taken into custody, fingerprinted, and photographed. It’s crucial to remain silent and request an attorney immediately at this stage.",
      "text": "Step 1: Arrest and Booking. This is often the first interaction with the justice system. You’ll be taken into custody, fingerprinted, and photographed. It’s crucial to remain silent and request an attorney immediately at this stage.",
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      "name": "Step 2: Arraignment. This is your first court appearance. Here, you’ll be formally informed of the charges against you and enter a plea. Bail will also be set, or you might be released on your own recognizance. Having an attorney present is vital to advise you on your plea and bail.",
      "text": "Step 2: Arraignment. This is your first court appearance. Here, you’ll be formally informed of the charges against you and enter a plea. Bail will also be set, or you might be released on your own recognizance. Having an attorney present is vital to advise you on your plea and bail.",
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      "name": "Step 3: Preliminary Hearing or Grand Jury Indictment. For felonies, there's typically a preliminary hearing where the prosecution presents enough evidence to convince a judge there's probable cause for the case to proceed. Alternatively, a grand jury might review the evidence and issue an indictment. Your attorney will rigorously challenge the evidence and arguments during this phase.",
      "text": "Step 3: Preliminary Hearing or Grand Jury Indictment. For felonies, there's typically a preliminary hearing where the prosecution presents enough evidence to convince a judge there's probable cause for the case to proceed. Alternatively, a grand jury might review the evidence and issue an indictment. Your attorney will rigorously challenge the evidence and arguments during this phase.",
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      "name": "Step 4: Pre-Trial Motions and Negotiations. After the preliminary hearing, your attorney will file various motions to suppress evidence, challenge procedures, or seek dismissal of charges. This is also a key period for plea bargaining, where your attorney negotiates with the prosecution for a reduced charge or sentence.",
      "text": "Step 4: Pre-Trial Motions and Negotiations. After the preliminary hearing, your attorney will file various motions to suppress evidence, challenge procedures, or seek dismissal of charges. This is also a key period for plea bargaining, where your attorney negotiates with the prosecution for a reduced charge or sentence.",
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      "name": "Step 5: Trial. If no plea agreement is reached, the case goes to trial. Both sides present their arguments, evidence, and witnesses. A judge or jury will then decide if the prosecution has proven your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. This is where an attorney's trial experience, like Angelo J. Reyes's, is absolutely critical.",
      "text": "Step 5: Trial. If no plea agreement is reached, the case goes to trial. Both sides present their arguments, evidence, and witnesses. A judge or jury will then decide if the prosecution has proven your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. This is where an attorney's trial experience, like Angelo J. Reyes's, is absolutely critical.",
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      "name": "Step 6: Sentencing. If you are found guilty or accept a plea bargain, the court will determine your sentence. This could range from probation and fines to state prison time, depending on the severity of the crime and your criminal history. Your attorney will advocate for the most lenient sentence possible.",
      "text": "Throughout this entire process, having an experienced felony defense lawyer by your side is incredibly important. They can explain each step, protect your rights, and build the strongest possible defense. Don't try to navigate the complexities of a felony case alone.",
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