Asked by
Adrian Reyna
on Nov 01, 2024
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During a(n) ________,the defendant is formally charged with a crime and can either plead guilty or not guilty.
A) indictment
B) preliminary hearing
C) arraignment
D) initial appearance
Arraignment
A formal court proceeding during which the defendant, after hearing the indictment or information read, pleads either guilty or not guilty.
Indictment
A set of formal charges against a defendant issued by a grand jury.
Preliminary Hearing
A court procedure during which the judge decides whether probable cause exists to continue holding a defendant for a crime.
- Learn the procedural steps in criminal proceedings and the rights of defendants.
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Learning Objectives
- Learn the procedural steps in criminal proceedings and the rights of defendants.