Blog Posts in July, 2018

Should I Plead "Not Guilty" or "Guilty" at Arraignment?

An arraignment is often the first court hearing of a criminal case. It is where the court will read the charges against you, the range of potential penalties, the presumption of innocence, the state’s burden of proof, and the right to counsel and a jury trial. At some point, the judge will ask the defendant how he/she decide to plead. Defendants can enter an initial plea of guilty, not guilty, or ...