Archives

Arraignments

What is an Arraignment?

May 10, 2010

An arraignment is the brief hearing that starts the courtroom phase of a criminal prosecution.  It is the court appearance where you are officially notified of the specific charges against you, and it is where you will enter a plea of either “guilty” or “not guilty.” The following things typically happen at an arraignment hearing: You will be provided [...]

Read More