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What is an Arraignment

Arraignment is the first court appearance in a criminal matter. It the hearing at which you are formally charged with a crime. At an arraignment your attorney will often do three (3)things;

1) Enter a plea of Not Guilty;
2) Receive Discovery;
3) Submit a Demand for Discovery

By entering a plea of Not Guilty, your attorney will then have time to review the evidence of the case, prepare a proper defense and evaluate the case.

Discovery is the evidence that the prosecutor intends to use against you.

Often, at arraignment, especially in felony matters, your attorney will submit a formal list of questions for all evidence that may be in possession of the prosecutor.

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