After being arrested, you may go to jail or be immediately released. In some cases, you may receive a notice to appear in court. You will likely have an upcoming court date and it is important that you attend it at the designated time and location or a warrant may be issued for your arrest. Do not talk to the police. Any information you give them can and will be used against you.  

Not always. Sometimes a person can be arrested but charges are not pursued by prosecutors. 

Yes. Intake specialists typically call victims and discuss the incident with them prior to filing charges.  However, you may be contacted after charges are already filed.  When you talk to prosecutors, they may be recording you. 

After being arrested, a person will appear before a judge within 48 hours of their arrest. This appearance is known as a First Appearance.

An attorney will help by obtaining the best possible outcome. Even if you are guilty of the crime you are accused of committing, there may be defenses that could result in the charges against you being dismissed or reduced to a lesser offense. You need to do everything you can to minimize the potential negative outcomes of your arrest.