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Arraignment Question

I Received a letter stating that i failed to appear for an arraignment and that a warrant will be issued if i do not appear by thursday. Is an arraingment a criminal charge? Should i have been told or served with something telling me that i should have been in court on a certain day? Could this be related to a traffic ticket that i allready paid and appealed over the phone asking for a hearing, or is this criminal related most likely? What is an arraignment? Thank you very much for your time.


Asked on 5/21/05, 7:45 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Evans Robert S. Evans esq.

Re: Arraignment Question

An arrainment is when you enter a plea on a criminal charge. You must appear to enter a plea or a warrant for your arrest will ensue. If you can provide more details I can offer some real legal help . You may call my office for a free phone consultqation @718 -834-0087. Please do not ignore this matter and contact a competent criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.

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Answered on 5/21/05, 6:15 pm
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: Arraignment Question

arraignment is when you go to court an enter either a pleaa of guilty or not guilty to a criminal charge. you may have been mailed a summons before or given one and missed the previous court date. now that you have notice you should go and clear it up. other wise a warrant will issue and you will get picked up and go to jail. im sure its nothing to serious

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Answered on 5/21/05, 10:36 am
James Shook Law Office of James C. Shook, P.C

Re: Arraignment Question

If you are located in the nyc metro area I can assist you with this matter. I have vast experience in the criminal field as I am a former prosecuter. Call for apt/consult 718-651-6700

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Answered on 5/21/05, 11:47 am


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