At The_____, the Defendant Is Informed of the Charges and Must

question 7

Multiple Choice

At the_____, the defendant is informed of the charges and must respond by pleading guilty or not guilty.

• A)arraignment
• B)indictment
• C)initial appearance
• D)preliminary hearing

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Definitions:

Civil Action

A legal proceeding in which one party sues another for a private wrong, such as breach of contract or personal injury, seeking a remedy in the form of damages or specific performance.

Appeal

The process of seeking a higher court's review of a lower court's decision in hopes of reversing or modifying the outcome.

Appeal Court

A higher court that reviews the decision and results of a lower court when a party claims an error was made during the decision-making process.

Jurisdiction

The official power to make legal decisions and judgments, often within a specific geographic area or over certain types of cases.