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The Arraignment: Your First Court Date in a Criminal Case

Meta Description Summary: The arraignment is the critical first court appearance in a criminal case. Learn what happens, from hearing the formal criminal charges and exercising your right to counsel to entering a plea (guilty, not guilty, or no contest) and addressing bail or release conditions. Understand this vital step in the criminal justice process. […]

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