
Arraign
Courtroom Setting
The term 'arraign' typically takes place in a formal courtroom environment.
The defendant was arraigned before a silent courtroom.
Legal Process
'Arraign' marks the start of the legal process where charges are presented.
Upon being arraigned, the charges against him were read aloud.
Not a Conviction
'Arraign' does not mean the person is convicted, only accused formally in court.
He was arraigned last week, but the trial hasn't started yet.
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