When a Person Accused of a Crime by the Police

question 220

Multiple Choice

When a person accused of a crime by the police makes an initial appearance in court and the government attorney presents the criminal charges, it is called:

• A) an indictment
• B) a Miranda rights
• C) an arraignment
• D) a nolo contendere
• E) a pleading

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