[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/happens-arizona-arraignment\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/happens-arizona-arraignment\/","headline":"What Happens at an Arizona Arraignment?","name":"What Happens at an Arizona Arraignment?","description":"If you or someone you love has been arrested as a result of suspected criminal activity, you may wonder what the next step involves. Arizona criminal cases are prosecuted according to procedural rules set forth by Arizona law. Arizona law requires prosecutors to file official charging documents that inform defendants...","datePublished":"2013-03-11","dateModified":"2025-05-28","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/author\/phoenixlawteam\/#Person","name":"Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C.","url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/author\/phoenixlawteam\/","identifier":8,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1e4dc39d74dcc876245d4603866817c2b3e4a9be1d45c3ef67992bd821d77cbb?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1e4dc39d74dcc876245d4603866817c2b3e4a9be1d45c3ef67992bd821d77cbb?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mushkatel-robbins-becker-pllc-logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mushkatel-robbins-becker-pllc-logo.png","width":459,"height":157}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/courtroom-1566609Small.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/courtroom-1566609Small.jpg","height":210,"width":300},"url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/happens-arizona-arraignment\/","about":["Criminal Defense"],"wordCount":279,"keywords":["arizona criminal charges","arizona not guilty plea","phoenix arraignment process","phoenix criminal defense legal team"],"articleBody":"If you or someone you love has been arrested as a result of suspected criminal activity, you may wonder what the next step involves. Arizona criminal cases are prosecuted according to procedural rules set forth by Arizona law.Arizona law requires prosecutors to file official charging documents that inform defendants about the criminal acts they are accused of having committed.What is an Arraignment?The hearing at which the accused person formally hears the charges is known as an \u201carraignment.\u201d Generally, at an arraignment, the court verifies the person\u2019s identity, informs him or her of the charges and possible sentence, informs the person of his or her constitutional rights, and allows the person to enter a plea.At an arraignment, most people enter a plea of \u201cnot guilty.\u201d A not-guilty plea at arraignment denies guilt and requires the state to prove every element of the charges against you beyond a reasonable doubt. It also gives you time to investigate the case, study the evidence against you, and prepare your defense.Finally, entering a not-guilty plea at arraignment gives you time to find an experienced Arizona criminal defense attorney. In some situations, the court will appoint an attorney for you if you cannot afford one. In others, you will need to seek an attorney\u2019s help on your own.Contact an Arizona Criminal Defense LawyerAt Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C., our experienced\u00a0Arizona criminal defense lawyers\u00a0are dedicated to fighting for the best possible outcome in every case we handle, while also fully protecting each client\u2019s legal rights. For a confidential consultation,\u00a0call us\u00a0today at (480) 467-3434.Visit Our Arizona Criminal Defense Law Offices"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What Happens at an Arizona Arraignment?","item":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/happens-arizona-arraignment\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]