What does felony arraignment on complaint mean?
Arraignment is the first step in a criminal proceeding. During
an arraignment, a defendant appears to be advised of the charges
and enter a plea: guilty or not guilty. During arraignment, further
court dates are also set and the hearing offers a defendant the
opportunity to ask for court-appointed counsel, if he or she hasn't
secured a lawyer of his or her own. Moreover, bail issues can be
resolved at the arraignment hearing.
Arraignment is the first step in a criminal proceeding. During
an arraignment, a defendant appears to be advised of the charges
and enter a plea: guilty or not guilty. During arraignment, further
court dates are also set and the hearing offers a defendant the
opportunity to ask for court-appointed counsel, if he or she hasn't
secured a lawyer of his or her own. Moreover, bail issues can be
resolved at the arraignment hearing.