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What are stages in a criminal law case ?In first stage, a criminal case starts with an arrest or the filing of formal charges. Ultimately, it's up to an attorney for the government to decide to charge a person with a crime. While the police can make an initial arrest, a person doesn't formally face charges until the state's attorney files them.In second stage, an arraignment is the first court appearance. A judge or magistrate formally reads the accused person the details of the charges they're facing. They set a bond amount and conditions of bond. In rare and serious cases, they may order law enforcement to hold the person without bond until resolution of the case.In thord stage, the defense has time and power to gather information about the case. The defense can serve a discovery demand that requires the state's attorney to produce evidence about the case. The state's attorney always has an ethical obligation to provide the defense with evidence that might be favorable to their defense.In final stage, if the parties reach a resolution, the case may not go to trial. The state might agree to dismiss the charges, they might agree to dismiss the charges with conditions, or they might reach a plea resolution. If the parties can't resolve the case, a judge or jury may hear the evidence at a formal trial. If the jury finds the defendant not guilty, the case ends. If they find the defendant guilty, the case proceeds to sentencing.

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