Pretrial Assessment Services (PAS) is a division of the California criminal courts that determines whether newly-arrested defendants should remain in jail or get released on their own recognizance (OR) while awaiting trial. PAS conducts “pretrial risk assessments” of newly-arrested people to determine whether they are at a low-, medium-, or high risk of: hurting someone …
Being arrested for a crime does not necessarily mean you will be convicted. Often we can help you get charges reduced or dismissed, and avoid jail and a criminal record.