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What Happens at an Arraignment: Charges, Plea, and Bail at the First Court Appearance

An arraignment is your first court appearance, often within 48 to 72 hours of arrest. The judge reads the charges, you enter a plea, and the court decides bail or release. Here is what to expect.

June 23, 2026Read

What to do if you are arrested: the first 48 hours

The first 48 hours after an arrest set the trajectory of a criminal case. This post covers the right to silence, the right to counsel, the bail hearing, what to gather, and the conduct that protects both the case and the family.

June 12, 2026Read