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What is an arraignment?

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An arraignment is your first court appearance. It is your initial appearance in court, where a judge tells you what your charge with and asks you how you plea. Whether you hire me or not, take this free piece of advice, at your first court date, enter a plea of not guilty. The court case will pass with another date where there will be times to negotiate with the prosecutor to get copies of their proof and do our own investigation. The first court date just sets the stage for all the work.