Yes, of course! It’s not a lie when you plead “not guilty” during an arraignment. An arraignment is usually the first hearing in court in front of a judge where a defendant makes a plea of “not guilty” or “guilty.” In fact, if it makes you feel better, change the words “not guilty” to mean, “I want to preserve my…
THE PURPOSE OF ARRAIGNMENT Your first court date will begin with the judge telling you what charges have been filed against you. These charges will sometimes be the same as what you were initially ticketed or arrested for. In other cases, the charges will have changed. This is because the prosecutor in your case may disagree with the arresting officer…