Principle

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE β€” Arraignment β€” Requirements for Valid Arraignment β€” Non-Recording of Satisfaction Does Not Invalidate Trial

Area of law
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

The trial court's decision to take the plea implies satisfaction that the charge was explained. Failure to expressly record satisfaction is not fatal. The record must show that the charge was read and explained. The principle applies the presumption of regularity. The accused bears the…

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