Tag: Criminal Charges

How Are Civil And Criminal Cases Related To Each Other?

Mar 8, 2023

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jgriffiths

in Going to Court, I’m Going to Prison, I’ve Been Arrested, Legal Help

Civil and criminal cases are separate in the United States justice system, but the two concepts are still related. Understand why.
What is an Arraignment in a Criminal Court Case?

Mar 8, 2023

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jgriffiths

in Going to Court, Going to Jail, I’m Going to Prison, I’ve Been Arrested, Sentencing

An arraignment is the first formal hearing in a criminal case. The judge will read the charges against you, and you will enter a plea.