Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

An arraignment is a persons first appearance when they are informed if formal charges are being filed, and if so what charges are being filed. In turn, it is generally when a person pleads guilty, no contest, or not guilty. It is generally a good idea to consult counsel prior to arraignment. It may be that the case can be resolved at arraignment with counsel or that counsel will file a written plea of not guilty and the arraignment will be waived, thus no appearance in person would be necessary.

I see that the previous attorney may have answered your question. There is not much that I can add to that however I would reinforce the point about hiring an attorney prior to the arraignment. The earlier that an attorney is handling the case the better, he/she will have more time and opportunities to do things that would benefit you.

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