Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. The purpose of the arraignment is to inform the defendant of the charges against him.
2. Most criminal cases end in the defendant’s plea of guilty.
3. In some states, the defendant’s presence at court is secured through a bail bond.
4. When a person fails to appear at court, the judge is allowed to enter a conviction against him.
5. In some states, changes in the criminal discovery rules compel the state to turn over witness statements, investigative reports, and police reports to the defense.


1. True
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. True

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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