At which stage in a criminal case are the charges against the defendant read and the defendant may plead guilty, not guilty, or nolo contendere?

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The stage in a criminal case where the charges against the defendant are read and the defendant may enter a plea of guilty, not guilty, or nolo contendere is the arraignment. This stage usually takes place after pretrial motions and discovery, and before the trial and appeal.

At Which Stage in a Criminal Case Are the Charges