Arraignment

• Defendant is informed of the charges
• Enters a plea of Guilty, Not Guilty or No Contest

A guilty or no contest plea may result in immediate sentencing

Trial

• City Attorney typically offers a negotiation

Defendant accepts the negotiation and is sentenced; or

Defendant rejects the negotiation and proceeds with the trial

• Victims and witnesses are subpoenaed to testify

• Judge finds the defendant Guilty or Not Guilty

Sentencing‍

• The sentence is determined by the Judge
• The victim may be allowed to address the Judge to make a Victim Impact Statement

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