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What Happens When I Get Arrested?
When you are arrested in Georgia, there are several steps that will be taken in order to process your case and determine your guilt or innocence. First, you will be taken into custody by the police and transported to a local jail. Once you arrive, you will be processed and booked, which includes having your fingerprints and mugshot taken. During this time, you will also be searched and any personal belongings you have with you will be confiscated. Next, you will be read your
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What is an Arraignment?
An arraignment is the first formal court appearance that an accused person makes after being charged with a crime in the state of Georgia. It is the stage where the accused is officially informed of the charges against them, and where they must enter a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest. When you arrive at the court for your arraignment, you will be escorted into the courtroom by a bailiff. The judge will then inform you of the charges against you and ask you to enter
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Understanding My Miranda Rights
Miranda rights are a set of warnings given by law enforcement to criminal suspects in police custody or in a custodial interrogation in the United States. The Miranda warning is required under the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution, which protects citizens from self-incrimination. The warning is intended to inform suspects of their rights, including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. If the police do not read a suspect their Miranda rights
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