Monday, November 10, 2014

Arraignment


The arraignment is the first formal court proceeding that a defendant who has been charged with a crime must show up to. For many clients, this is their introduction to the criminal process. At Boyle & Carbone, P.C., we want to be with you and support you at every step from arraignment throughout trial.

Hopefully, the arraignment is not the first time we meet and we’ve had a chance to discuss what will happen at this hearing and how we will move forward. The arraignment is a hearing whereby the court announces the defendant’s formal charges and a plea of not guilty will be entered. The court will then hear bail arguments (if you are incarcerated) and it is our job as your attorneys to make a case for you to be released on personal recognizance or in the alternative, a low ash bail.

At this point, it is crucial that we receive your police report, record and the physical complaint. This way we can work your case and move forward to your next hearing; the pretrial conference. It is important that you speak with us today and have an experienced defense attorney on your side from the start! 

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