Arraignment
Essentially, the Arraignment is the opportunity for the
defendant, along with his attorney, to plead guilty or not
guilty to the charges listed in the Trial Information.
Most of the time, Arraignments can be handled by the
filing of a Written Arraignment. Although the Trial
Information will request the defendant be present on the
date of the Arraignment, a Written Arraignment can
usually be filed in place of the defendant showing up in
person.
A Written Arraignment contains the defendant's
personal information, his education and whether he has
read and reviewed the Trial Information. The Written
Arraignment also discusses the defendant's right to an
open arraignment, his plea and his speedy trial rights.
If a plea of not guilty is entered at the time of the
Arraignment, the Court will issue an order setting the
time and date for the Pretrial Conference and Trial.
If a guilty plea is entered, the Court may set a Plea
Hearing or a Sentencing Hearing.
Mark Thompson, Attorney at Law
220 Lafayette Street
Suite 120
Iowa City, IA 52240
ph: (319) 354-1630
fax: (319) 887-2537
mark@thompsonjustice.com
The information contained in this website is not intended to be legal
advice. With any criminal matter, you should seek the advice of a lawyer
practicing in criminal defense.
Copyright, Mark Thompson, Attorney at Law, All Rights Reserved.
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defendant, along with his attorney, to plead guilty or not
guilty to the charges listed in the Trial Information.
Most of the time, Arraignments can be handled by the
filing of a Written Arraignment. Although the Trial
Information will request the defendant be present on the
date of the Arraignment, a Written Arraignment can
usually be filed in place of the defendant showing up in
person.
A Written Arraignment contains the defendant's
personal information, his education and whether he has
read and reviewed the Trial Information. The Written
Arraignment also discusses the defendant's right to an
open arraignment, his plea and his speedy trial rights.
If a plea of not guilty is entered at the time of the
Arraignment, the Court will issue an order setting the
time and date for the Pretrial Conference and Trial.
If a guilty plea is entered, the Court may set a Plea
Hearing or a Sentencing Hearing.
Mark Thompson, Attorney at Law
220 Lafayette Street
Suite 120
Iowa City, IA 52240
ph: (319) 354-1630
fax: (319) 887-2537
mark@thompsonjustice.com
The information contained in this website is not intended to be legal
advice. With any criminal matter, you should seek the advice of a lawyer
practicing in criminal defense.
Copyright, Mark Thompson, Attorney at Law, All Rights Reserved.
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