ANSWERS: 4
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Charges can be dropped at anytime by the complainant, prosecutor or judge. If evidence is shown that a trial would prove to be a waste.
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The purpose of the arraignment is to ensure that there was enough evidence to arrest. If there wasn't, the charges MUST be dropped at the arraignment.
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Normally, no. An arraignment is to make sure you have proper counsel.
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Hmm! Better come up with a credible excuse!
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