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title: San Diego Felony: Steps and Legal Process
slug: san-diego-felony-procedure
article_type: Help Article
keywords: felony law, san diego criminal procedure
url: https://www.angeloreyeslaw.com/san-diego-felony-procedure
published_date: 2025-10-27T00:00:00
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After a felony arrest, expect arraignment, bail hearing, and a preliminary hearing for probable cause. Next are pretrial motions, possible plea negotiations, and a jury trial if the case is contested. An attorney can often reduce charges or penalties before trial.