Stages of a Criminal Case
- Arraignment
- Bail Review
- Preliminary Hearing
- Motions Hearings
- Motion to Dismiss
- Evidence Suppression Motions
- Classification Motions
Example: If the Prosecutor fails to show that your case should be classified as a Felony (which have much more serious consequences on your life) our attorneys argue to reduce the charges from a Felony to a Misdemeanor.
- Affirmative Defenses
- At Kim & Grillo Law we believe in not wasting time resolving your case. We will raise any affirmative defenses, self-defense for example, at Preliminary Hearings.
- Pretrial Hearings
- Plea Deal, Dismissal, Placement on the Stet Docket, or Set for Trial
- Jury or Bench Trial
- Jury Selection
- Cross-Examination
- Presentation of a Defense
- Your Right Not to Testify
- You have the ABSLOUTE right not to testify on your behalf in a criminal matter. This right is so absolute that if the Prosecutor even mentions that the Defendant did not testify- CASE DISMISSED.
- Demonstrative or Documentary Evidence
- Expert testimony
- Verdict
Stages of a Family Law Case
- Pretrial conference or scheduling conference
- Possible Deferment to Mediation or Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Resolution Agreed Upon or Set for Trial
- Depositions
- Trial
- Presentation of Evidence
- Resolution through Court Order
Stages of a Personal Injury Case
- Letter of Representation to Insurance Companies
- Initiate and if applicable Complete Treatments
- Collect Bills and Records Regarding Incident and Injuries
- Send a Demand Package to Insurance Companies
- Negotiate Settlement
- Resolution, Settlement or Lawsuit Filed
- 3-Year Time Limit, Statute of Limitations on Initiation of a Personal Injury Case
Stages of a Civil Litigation Case
- Pretrial Conference or Scheduling Conference
- Possible Deferment to Mediation or Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Resolution Agreed Upon or Set for Trial
- Depositions
- Trial
- Presentation of Evidence
- Resolution through Court order
For more information about the process and procedures of the State of Maryland Court System please visit: https://www.mdcourts.gov/legalhelp