The California Advisory Notice to Defendant is a form used by the judiciary in the state of California to inform a defendant of their rights and obligations during the criminal trial process. This notice must be read and explained to the defendant by their attorney prior to the defendant's entering of a plea. It informs the defendant of the consequences of pleading guilty or no contest, as well as the rights they are afforded under the law. It also advises the defendant of the maximum and minimum sentences that can be imposed if found guilty, as well as any other applicable penalties. There are two main types of California Advisory Notice to Defendant: the felony advisory notice and the misdemeanor advisory notice. The felony advisory notice is used for cases involving felonies, while the misdemeanor advisory notice is used for cases involving misdemeanors. Both notices inform the defendant of the consequences of pleading guilty or no contest, and their rights and any applicable penalties.