Different offenses have varying levels of penalties, and some have mandatory jail or prison sentences. You may be taken into custody after your arrest, and will remain in jail until released on bail or until your charges are dismissed. If you are tried and found guilty, you could be placed on probation and avoid jail or prison. That question could best be answered once all of your case facts are considered by one of our lawyers.
In some crimes, there are mandatory prison sentences that must be imposed in a conviction. Other crimes may have options, such as the ability to negotiate a lesser crime and sentence, or a deal that could be arranged with the prosecutor. In many criminal charges, the accused is taken into custody until a bail hearing takes place. It is extremely important that you have a highly skilled attorney working with you throughout the process, including the bail hearing, as the amount in bail you may have to pay to be released can vary widely.
The key is to retain an experienced Cleveland Criminal Defense Lawyer to evaluate your situation with regard to potential penalties, alternatives to incarceration, and the possibility of achieving an acquittal or a case dismissal. Every case is different in the amount and the quality of existing evidence, and what other evidence could be sought to support the case for the defense.
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