Author Question: Discuss the difference between an arraignment and a sentencing proceeding. What will be an ideal ... (Read 39 times)

darbym82 · **on:** Aug 3, 2018

Discuss the difference between an arraignment and a sentencing proceeding.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

One of the most important steps a reporter can make in his or her career is to join and actively participate in a national or local professional association dealing with court reporting.

a. True
b. False

Dunkey · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 3, 2018

Answer to Question 1

An arraignment takes place before a defendant goes to trial. It is the judicial process whereby the defendant is informed of his or her constitutional rights, allowed to plead, and bail may be set. The sentencing proceeding takes place after a trial, specifically after a defendant has been found guilty. It is the punishment as adjudicated by the court to the defendant after trial.

Answer to Question 2

A