Question.......Wanted to see if as part of the criminal process the accused is suppose to receive an Arraignment or formal information on the charges ?
I ask as almost four years after the alledge crime took place I was indicted but was nolonger a resident of the state nor had I been arrested. Upon learning of my indictment I returned to the state and turned myself in. My attorney at the time got vague information but at no time did I go before a judge to hear my charges or enter a plea. My attorney at the time negiotated my bond but that was it. Almost a year goes by and my next appearance is not an arraignment hearing but a calendar call for trial.
Were my rights violated ??????
I ask as almost four years after the alledge crime took place I was indicted but was nolonger a resident of the state nor had I been arrested. Upon learning of my indictment I returned to the state and turned myself in. My attorney at the time got vague information but at no time did I go before a judge to hear my charges or enter a plea. My attorney at the time negiotated my bond but that was it. Almost a year goes by and my next appearance is not an arraignment hearing but a calendar call for trial.
Were my rights violated ??????