Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

Formal Arraignment

Does the Plaintiff have to be present at the formal arraignment? If so, what if they do not come?


Asked on 11/10/08, 5:54 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Charles A. Pascal, Jr. Law Office of Charles A. Pascal, Jr.

Re: Formal Arraignment

If by Plaintiff you mean the police officer, the answer is no. Formal arraignment is to give you formal notice of the charges filed against you by the DA, and set the clock in motion for various things.

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Answered on 11/10/08, 5:57 pm
Brian Zeiger Levin & Zeiger LLP

Re: Formal Arraignment

no one has to go to the arraignment but the defendant. it is very unlikely that the da would ask to revoke bail at an arraignment, but anything is possible. if he makes too much to get a pd, he CAN afford a lawyer.

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Answered on 11/10/08, 10:18 pm


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