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ABA Family Legal Guide
Criminal Justice
Court Procedures
Initial Criminal Court Proceedings
- How does a defendant appear in court?
- What is involved in a preliminary hearing?
- Am I likely to be released before my trial?
- What is the difference between a plea of guilty and a plea of nolo contendere?
- Must the judge accept my plea?
- What are plea bargains?
- What role does the judge play in plea negotiations?
- Can the charges against me be dropped?
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