Arraignment
What is it?
An arraignment is when the accused is brought before the court to plead guilty, no contest (where the accused pleads neither guilty nor innocent), not guilty, or not guilty by reason of insanity. It is during the arraignment that the issue of bail is settled, and the date for the trial is set. Essentially, it is the precursor to a trial for someone arrested for a crime.
What is it about?
What is Conservatorship?
In California, conservatorship is a case where a judge appoints a person or organization as financial caretaker of an adult who cannot manage their own finances. There are two main types of Conservatorship:
A) Probate Conservatorship is the most common kind of conservatorship. There are two types of this: General and Limited.
Types of Bankruptcy
Filing for bankruptcy may be an option when one is overwhelmed by debt. There are several types of bankruptcy that may be filed, depending on the particular situation. We’ll look into the two more common types of bankruptcy: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13.
Chapter 7
Miranda Rights
What are they?
· You have the right to remain silent.
· If you do say anything, what you say can be used against you in a court of law.
· You have the right to consult with a lawyer and have that lawyer present during any questioning.
· If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be appointed for you if you so desire.
Ten Little Known Facts about the Magna Carta
1. Before the Magna Carta was signed, widows and daughters of Barons could be sold by the King in marriage in order to make money.
2. Only 3 of the original 63 clauses of the Magna Carta are still in use. They include a defense of the rights of the English church, the liberties and customs of London and the right to a fair trial and only being arrested for a just cause.
3. The Magna Carta was valid for just 10 weeks.