Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Why would an inmate refuse video arraignment? What is the advantage to this tactic? An appearance was ordered for one week following refusal. Does inmate enter a plea on that later date?


Asked on 7/23/09, 12:23 am

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Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Hard to say, one reason might be he wants to talk to a public defender in person and doesn't trust the privacy of jail telephones -- this might be reasonable of him. If the arraignment is continued one week, presumably the defendant would enter a plea then.

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Answered on 7/23/09, 12:36 am


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