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Arraignment
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ArraignmentIn USA criminal law, the formal appearance of an accused person to hear, and to receive a copy of, the charge against him or her, in the presence of a judge, and to then enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. The arraignment is the final preparatory step before the criminal trial.
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Criminal
Relating to, or having the character of crime
Law
A rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society. The learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system.
Appearance
The act of showing up in court as either plaintiff, defendant, accused or any other party to a civil or criminal suit. It implies that you accept the power of the court to try the matter (i.e. "jurisdiction"). Appearances are most often made by lawyers on their clients behalf and any appearance by a lawyer binds the client. You can make a limited appearance called a "special appearance" in which your presence is not to imply acceptance of the court's jurisdiction but, rather, to challenge the jurisdiction of the court. An example of the usefulness of a "special appearance" would be where you want to raise the fact that you were never properly served with the court papers.
Accused
One who is charged with a crime or misdemeanor.
Person
This word is applied to men, women and children, who are called natural persons.
Receive
To receive. Voluntarily to take from another what is offered.
Copy
A copy is a true transcript of an original writing.
Charge
1) Wills, devises. An obligation which a testator imposes on his devisee. 2) Contracts. An obligation entered into by the owner of an estate which makes the estate responsible for its performance. 3) Practice. The opinion expressed by the court to the jury, on the law arising out of a case before them.
Presence
The existence of a person in a particular place.
Judge
An elected or appointed public official with authority to hear and decide cases in a court of law.
Plea
1) Chancery practice. "A plea," says Lord Bacon, speaking of proceedings in courts of equity, "is a foreign matter to discharge or stay the suit." 2) Practice. The defendant's answer by matter of fact, to the plaintiff's declaration.
Guilty
The state or condition of a person who has committed a crime, misdemeanor or offence. This word implies a malicious intent, and must be applied to something universally allowed to be a crime.
Arraignment
In USA criminal law, the formal appearance of an accused person to hear, and to receive a copy of, the charge against him or her, in the presence of a judge, and to then enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. The arraignment is the final preparatory step before the criminal trial.
Final
That which puts an end to anything.
Trial
Practice., The examination before a competent tribunal, according to the laws, of the land, of the facts put in issue in a cause, for the purpose of determining such issue.
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Arras
Spanish law. The property contributed by the hushand, ad sustinenda onera matrimonii, is called arras. The hushand is under no obligation to give arras, but it is a donation purely voluntary. He is not permitted to give in arras more than a tenth of his property. The arras is the exclusive property of the wife, subject to the hushand's usufruct during his life.
Array
Practice. The whole body of jurors summoned to attend a court, as they are arrayed or arranged on the panel.
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Arm of the sea
Lord Coke defines an arm of the sea to be where the sea or tide flows or reflows. This term includes bays, roads, creeks, coves, ports, and rivers where the water flows and reflows, whether it be salt or fresh.
Armistice
A cessation of hostilities between belligerent nations for a considerable time.
Arms
1) Any thing that a man wears for his defence, or takes in his hands, or uses in his anger, to cast at, or strike at another. 2) Heraldry. Signs of arms, or drawings painted on shields, banners, and the like.
Arpent
A quantity of land containing a French acre.
Arpentator
From arpent. A measurer or surveyor of land.
Arraignment
Arras
Spanish law. The property contributed by the hushand, ad sustinenda onera matrimonii, is called arras. The hushand is under no obligation to give arras, but it is a donation purely voluntary. He is not permitted to give in arras more than a tenth of his property. The arras is the exclusive property of the wife, subject to the hushand's usufruct during his life.
Array
Practice. The whole body of jurors summoned to attend a court, as they are arrayed or arranged on the panel.
Arrearage
Money remaining unpaid after it becomes due as rent unpaid interest remaining due; a sum of money remaining in the hands of an accountant.
Arrearages
A term used to describe the amount of money less the court order amount of support. if a spouse does not pay the full amount of support, the missing amount is considered the arrearages.
Arrears
A debt that is not paid on the due date adds up and accumulates as "arrears". For example, if you do not pay your rent, the debt still exists and is referred to as "arrears". The same word is used to describe child or spousal maintenance or support which is not paid by the due date.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Criminal
Relating to, or having the character of crime
Law
A rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society. The learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system.
Appearance
The act of showing up in court as either plaintiff, defendant, accused or any other party to a civil or criminal suit. It implies that you accept the power of the court to try the matter (i.e. "jurisdiction"). Appearances are most often made by lawyers on their clients behalf and any appearance by a lawyer binds the client. You can make a limited appearance called a "special appearance" in which your presence is not to imply acceptance of the court's jurisdiction but, rather, to challenge the jurisdiction of the court. An example of the usefulness of a "special appearance" would be where you want to raise the fact that you were never properly served with the court papers.
Accused
One who is charged with a crime or misdemeanor.
Person
This word is applied to men, women and children, who are called natural persons.
Receive
To receive. Voluntarily to take from another what is offered.
Copy
A copy is a true transcript of an original writing.
Charge
1) Wills, devises. An obligation which a testator imposes on his devisee. 2) Contracts. An obligation entered into by the owner of an estate which makes the estate responsible for its performance. 3) Practice. The opinion expressed by the court to the jury, on the law arising out of a case before them.
Presence
The existence of a person in a particular place.
Judge
An elected or appointed public official with authority to hear and decide cases in a court of law.
Plea
1) Chancery practice. "A plea," says Lord Bacon, speaking of proceedings in courts of equity, "is a foreign matter to discharge or stay the suit." 2) Practice. The defendant's answer by matter of fact, to the plaintiff's declaration.
Guilty
The state or condition of a person who has committed a crime, misdemeanor or offence. This word implies a malicious intent, and must be applied to something universally allowed to be a crime.
Arraignment
In USA criminal law, the formal appearance of an accused person to hear, and to receive a copy of, the charge against him or her, in the presence of a judge, and to then enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. The arraignment is the final preparatory step before the criminal trial.
Final
That which puts an end to anything.
Trial
Practice., The examination before a competent tribunal, according to the laws, of the land, of the facts put in issue in a cause, for the purpose of determining such issue.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Arras
Spanish law. The property contributed by the hushand, ad sustinenda onera matrimonii, is called arras. The hushand is under no obligation to give arras, but it is a donation purely voluntary. He is not permitted to give in arras more than a tenth of his property. The arras is the exclusive property of the wife, subject to the hushand's usufruct during his life.
Array
Practice. The whole body of jurors summoned to attend a court, as they are arrayed or arranged on the panel.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Arm of the sea
Lord Coke defines an arm of the sea to be where the sea or tide flows or reflows. This term includes bays, roads, creeks, coves, ports, and rivers where the water flows and reflows, whether it be salt or fresh.
Armistice
A cessation of hostilities between belligerent nations for a considerable time.
Arms
1) Any thing that a man wears for his defence, or takes in his hands, or uses in his anger, to cast at, or strike at another. 2) Heraldry. Signs of arms, or drawings painted on shields, banners, and the like.
Arpent
A quantity of land containing a French acre.
Arpentator
From arpent. A measurer or surveyor of land.
Arraignment
Arras
Spanish law. The property contributed by the hushand, ad sustinenda onera matrimonii, is called arras. The hushand is under no obligation to give arras, but it is a donation purely voluntary. He is not permitted to give in arras more than a tenth of his property. The arras is the exclusive property of the wife, subject to the hushand's usufruct during his life.
Array
Practice. The whole body of jurors summoned to attend a court, as they are arrayed or arranged on the panel.
Arrearage
Money remaining unpaid after it becomes due as rent unpaid interest remaining due; a sum of money remaining in the hands of an accountant.
Arrearages
A term used to describe the amount of money less the court order amount of support. if a spouse does not pay the full amount of support, the missing amount is considered the arrearages.
Arrears
A debt that is not paid on the due date adds up and accumulates as "arrears". For example, if you do not pay your rent, the debt still exists and is referred to as "arrears". The same word is used to describe child or spousal maintenance or support which is not paid by the due date.
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