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02 May
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What Happens During a Typical Arraignment?

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What Happens During a Typical Arraignment?

During a typical arraignment, a person arrested for a crime hears the charges against him and enters a plea to the judge. An arraignment happens after the person is arrested. He may spend some time in jail immediately after the arrest, depending on when a judge is available or when the arraignment is scheduled. During the Arraignment An arraignment is the first time that someone accused of a crime (called a “defendant”) meets a criminal court judge. This hearing will take place at a courthouse in a courtroom, where the judge sits at the front of the room. There may be many...

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17 August
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More Commonly Asked Questions about a Criminal Case

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More Commonly Asked Questions about a Criminal Case

When people face criminal charges for the first time, they probably will hear many unfamiliar words used by law enforcement, judges, and attorneys. The previous blog explored common questions about the people involved in the criminal justice system. This blog discusses some of the terms people hear in court. What is the difference among a hearing, trial, and sentencing? A hearing is a pretrial court appearance. If the prosecutor decides to press charges against someone, he or she will attend a bail hearing and maybe an arraignment, which are hearings at which the judge decides bail and explains the charges. If the...

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18 December
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Can I Withdraw My Guilty Plea in My DUI Case?

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Can I Withdraw My Guilty Plea in My DUI Case

You pled guilty to a DUI charge, but now you regret the plea and want to keep fighting. Is it too late to withdraw your plea? If the judge has not accepted your plea or you have not been sentenced, most likely you can still withdraw it easily. If you have been sentenced, you will have a difficult time withdrawing it. Judge has not accepted the plea, or you have not been sentenced If the judge has not accepted your guilty plea, you may withdraw your plea for any reason or no reason. If you have not been sentenced, you may withdraw...

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13 November
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DUI Vehicle Forfeiture: Is It Legal?

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DUI Vehicle Forfeiture - Is It Legal?

Oklahoma law permits DUI vehicle forfeiture, meaning the state could take your vehicle away because you violated DUI laws. Many citizens are shocked to learn that the courts allow civil asset forfeiture on a regular basis against criminal defendants. Not just any DUI driver can have his car seized. The law is very specific about which offenses could lead to forfeiture. First, you must have at least two DUI offenses on your record. If you have two offenses, the first one must be within 10 years of the second one, and at least one of the two offenses must have involved...

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