First Court Appearance

Question 1

Early in criminal proceeding, defendant brought into court and _ will be formally read

Answer 1

Charges against them by gov

Question 2

Defendant asked by the court whether they _ or _ to the charges

Answer 2

Plead guilty

Not guilty

Question 3

At that stage of proceeding, defendant is expected to have

Answer 3

An attorney

Question 4

May not have an attorney if the defendant _

Answer 4

Waives right to an attorney

Question 5

If defendant cannot afford attorney and meets _ court appoints attorney to represent them

Answer 5

local guidelines for appointment of counsel