2006-12-02 11:52:05 · 3 answers · asked by coni 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Thats where the convicted person appears before a judge and the judge will tell them what are the charges and convictions are agains them. Then the convicted person will have the chance to plead not guilty, guilty or no contest(meaning they don't accept guilt, but they dont want to fight it). If they choose not guilty or no contest, chances are the judge will set a court time for the trial to start. If they choose guilty, depending on the judge, the judge might just charge the convicted person there and then.
2006-12-02 12:00:22 · answer #1 · answered by Patrick S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a person who was arrested in the last 48 hours appear before a Judge. They make a plea (guilt or not guilt), the Judge hears the State and defense on bail and the Judge decides if bail will be granted and if so, in what amount.
2006-12-02 20:00:30 · answer #2 · answered by BritLdy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a formal way of being charged for whatever crime that was committed in court
2006-12-02 21:02:02 · answer #3 · answered by edward g 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋