During a(n)________,the defendant is formally charged with a crime and can either plead guilty or not guilty.
A)indictment
B)preliminary hearing
C)arraignment
D)initial appearance

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During an arraignment, the defendant is formally charged with a crime and is required to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. This typically occurs after a preliminary hearing and/or indictment. The initial appearance is the defendant's first appearance in court, where they are informed of the charges against them and their rights, but they do not enter a plea at this stage.

During A(n)________,the Defendant Is Formally Charged with a Crime and Can