In Levenson on California Criminal Procedure, Laurie L. Levenson, one of California's most respected criminal attorneys, provides a detailed treatment of California criminal procedure. This portable volume covers every aspect of California criminal procedure, from arrest and arraignment through sentencing and appeal. In addition, the author provides invaluable practice warnings and expert analysis of recent caselaw and statutes. Included among the wide variety of topics are: Attorney-client relationship Jurisdiction and venue Arrest Bail Searches and search warrants Motions to suppress Confessions and admissions Witness identification Grand jury proceedings Preliminary hearings Accusatory pleadings Joinder Arraignment and pleas Plea bargaining And much more