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Arraignment

After your first appearance, if formal charges are filed, an arraignment will be scheduled. The arraignment is not a trial and not a time when evidence can be presented. At most arraignments your charges are read to you and you will be required to enter a plea at this time. If you have retained my services prior to this court date, I will enter a plea of not guilty on your behalf and waive your appearance. However, it is important, but not necessary, that you have retained my services before this time. If you have not retained an attorney, you should enter a plea of not guilty and advise the judge that you are looking for an attorney. Your case will then be given a pretrial and trial date.

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