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What happens at the arraignment?

  • The judge reads the charges.
  • The defendant enters a plea (guilty or not guilty).
  • If the plea is guilty, a presentence investigation is scheduled before sentencing.
  • If the plea is not guilty, the case moves forward to pretrial proceedings.

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