Arraignments
During an arraignment, the accused appears before the court and states whether they will plead guilty or not guilty to the criminal charges.
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What is a mention in court?
A “mention” is the first time that a legal matter is heard in a courtroom. It allows the court to find out whether you want to plead guilty or not guilty.
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The ACT has decriminalised small amounts of illicit drugs: What does this mean?
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to decriminalise the possession of small quantities of illicit drugs.
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