My brother in law is being arraigned tomorrow on possession of a controled substance and burglary of a habitation. Is this where they actually determine if he is guilty or not and sentence him?
2006-11-29 12:06:54 · 3 answers · asked by RelayLover 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No - this is where he goes into open court, and is formally told what he is being charged with.
They will ask him if he understands the charges, and if he has a lawyer. If he doesn't have a lawyer, they will appoint a public defender, and give him an appointment with that public defender.
If he gets an appointment with a public defender and doesn't keep it, he will be found in contempt of court.
2006-11-29 12:19:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Arraignment is the procedure in court where the accused is formally informed of the crime charged against him. Then he is ask whether or not to plead guilty to the said offense. If no answer is received from the accused, it is deemed that he pleaded not guilty.
2006-11-29 12:11:01 · answer #2 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's where the charges are described to the court, and a preliminary plea is entered. And if he did it...I hope he's convicted.
2006-11-29 12:09:23 · answer #3 · answered by FRANKFUSS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋