she is up on charity scam, 6 counts. the court date says arraigment, is that the same as trial?
2006-08-21 07:02:00 · 5 answers · asked by gregoryclavin 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
She will enter a plea at her arraignment. Then, a pre-trial will be scheduled to talk with the prosecuter regarding dropping, reducing charges, or plea bargaining. If she doesn't take a plea, or the prosecuter doesn't offer or accept, then the trial date will be set.
2006-08-21 07:13:49 · answer #1 · answered by hichefheidi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, arraignment is when the accused steps before the judge, and pleads guilt or not guilty.
If they plead guilty then they still have to go to a trial for sentencing
If they plead not guilty then their defense lawyer argues for bail, the prosecutor argues against it and the judge decides the issue. Most arraignment hearings only take 5-10 minutes, the judge sets the court date for the trial and quickly moves on to the next case.
The prosecutor and the defense attorney may try to put their case before the judge, but he is only interested in the highlights and if this person is a threat to society. The bail money or the bond is a promise to appear in court for the trial. If the person fails to show then their bond is forfeit to the court and a warrant is put out for their arrest.
2006-08-21 14:16:13 · answer #2 · answered by Dan S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At arraignment, the charges against you will be read or you will be asked if ... The only other thing that happens at an arraignment is that a court date is set.
2006-08-21 16:25:52 · answer #3 · answered by skyeblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that's just when she pleads guilty or not
2006-08-21 14:11:25 · answer #4 · answered by 98ta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is when they will formally charge her.
2006-08-21 14:11:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋