arraignment
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The charges against Morales could change at arraignment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
If they succeed, Robinson would move to an arraignment and enter a formal plea on each of the charges.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Church pleaded not guilty to all charges at an arraignment last month, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
An accused person gives birth at the arraignment.
From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026
Soon after the original arraignment of Smith and Hickock, their advocates appeared before Judge Tate to argue a motion urging comprehensive psychiatric examinations for the accused.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
Both men entered pleas of not guilty at their arraignments but have indicated to the court they will enter guilty pleas at hearings set for April 27, according to court records.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
The arrestees will be sent a summons for their court arraignments within four weeks, Moore said.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 16, 2024
Both suspects, who were arrested separately last week, pleaded not guilty at their arraignments.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 11, 2023
In the Georgia case, Willis has requested that arraignments begin the week of Sept. 5, though defendants in Georgia are permitted to waive those appearances and plead not guilty via court filing.
From Reuters ● Aug. 25, 2023
Lovelace Ellsworth alone remained standing, and turning toward his startled step-mother, he began one of the most scathing arraignments to which any one had ever listened.
From Dainty's Cruel Rivals The Fatal Birthday by Miller, Alex. McVeigh, Mrs.
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