Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

when do you say guilty or not guilty

After a person is arrested for a felony at what point are they are offered a chance to say guilty or not guilty.does it happen at arraignment or magistrate?what's the difference between the those 2?


Asked on 4/18/08, 2:35 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
ERICK PLATTEN LAW OFFICE OF ERICK PLATTEN

Re: when do you say guilty or not guilty

Hello there,

Your initial appearance is call the arraignment. In Texas most courts allow a waiver of arraignment to be filed and that essentially serves as your initial appearance and formal plea of not-guilty.

After, your attorney has reviewed all the discovery and the two of you have discussed your case there will be a date when your case is set for pretrial and trial.

Between that time your attorney should talk to the state if you want to work out a plea agreement.

When you go to court for your plea or the trial that is when you will also have to inform the court if you are pleading guilty or not guilty.

Sincerely,

Erick Platten

PLATTEN LAW OFFICE

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Answered on 4/20/08, 3:48 pm


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