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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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19 February
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New DUI Warranty Service: Will It Protect Drivers?

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New DUI Warranty Service: Will It Protect Drivers?

A new DUI warranty service promises drivers a free attorney if they are arrested for a DUI, in exchange for a base fee. For attorneys who already defend drivers accused of driving under the influence, this promise raises many red flags. The DUI Warranty provides an attorney to represent a driver who paid the up-front, $20 fee and is later arrested for driving under the influence. There are a number of catches to this seemingly beneficial service, which advertises itself as “Option 2” – Option 1 being “don’t drink and drive”. First, the service is available only in the Oklahoma City...

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10 January
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Bail: How Does It Work?

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Bail: How Does It Work?

If you or a loved one needs to make bail, you probably have questions about the process. Here are a few tips to help you move forward. After you have been arrested, you will be booked into jail, where you will wait until your first time seeing a judge. This initial appearance is called an arraignment. At the arraignment, you will be told the charges against you. The judge will set a bond amount that you must post to leave jail and return home to your family. Sometimes, the judge will release you on an “Own Recognizance” Bond, meaning you do...

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