At Which Stage of the Criminal Justice Process Is the Accused

question 8

Multiple Choice

At which stage of the criminal justice process is the accused informed of the charges and his/her rights and asked to enter a plea to the charges?

• A)initial appearance
• B)arraignment
• C)probable cause hearing
• D)preliminary hearing

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