Felony Arraignment Next Steps

Summary

After a felony arraignment in Texas, its important to hire an attorney, file necessary pretrial motions, and engage in discovery. Consider plea bargaining and prepare for trial if needed. If you face an illegal search issue, a motion to suppress evidence may be viable. If you cannot afford an attorney, request a public defender.

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list of definnative pretrial motions
Here are some common pretrial motions in criminal cases:
- Motion to Dismiss: Requests the court to dismiss the charges.
- Motion to Suppress Evidence: Seeks to exclude evidence obtained improperly.
- Motion for Change of Venue: Requests to move the trial to a different location.
- Motion for Discovery: Seeks access to the prosecution's evidence.
- Motion in Limine: Requests to limit or prevent certain evidence from being presented.
Are there specific issues you are concerned about in your case?
illegal search, the search was to sieze electronic devices and they arrived at * am when it was aurhorized for day time. The detective said they were not here for sex offender violation but arrested me for failure to register
It sounds like you have a potentially strong case for a pretrial motion to suppress evidence based on the illegal search. Here are the relevant points:
- Motion to Suppress Evidence: The search may have violated the conditions specified in the warrant.
- Fourth Amendment Violation: Arriving at *:* AM when authorized for daytime could be a breach of your rights.
Are you currently represented by an attorney?
no, i dont have any money to hire an attorney
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It sounds like you have a strong basis for a pretrial motion to suppress evidence due to the alleged illegal search. Here are some steps you can take:
- Public Defender: If you can't afford an attorney, request a court-appointed public defender.
- File Motion to Suppress: You can file this motion yourself, but a public defender would be very helpful.
Would you like to know how to request a public defender in Texas?