Criminal Defense FAQs (Videos) Will I Be Arraigned Before I Am Released From Jail? At What Point Could I Or Should I Contact An Attorney? Should I Get An Attorney For A Court Date In A Hit And Run Case? Does A Defendant Have To Show Up For A Pre-Trial Conference? Would I Look Guilty If I Hired An Attorney Prior To An Arrest? What Happens In The First 24 To 72 Hours After I Have Been Arrested? What Is The Process Of Filing A Motion To Suppress Evidence? Will A Jury Ever Be Aware That Any Evidence Was Suppressed In A Case? Is There Any Type Of Evidence That Absolutely Cannot Be Suppressed In A Criminal Case? Can Either Side Appeal A Decision Made By A Judge On A Motion To Suppress Evidence?