Katie has been charged with armed robbery. The judge has set her bail at $250,000. She is currently in jail awaiting a family member to raise her bail. This is Katie's first offense. She claims that she was forced to commit the crime because she could not pay her rent.
Katie was charged with armed robbery at which point during the pretrial process?

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Katie has been charged with armed robbery.  The judge has set her bail at $250,000.  She is currently in jail awaiting a family member to raise her bail.  This is Katie's first offense.  She claims that she was forced to commit the crime because she could not pay her rent.
Katie was charged with armed robbery at which point during the pretrial process?

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Katie was charged with armed robbery during the arraignment, which is when formal charges are presented, and the defendant is asked to enter a plea.

Katie Has Been Charged with Armed Robbery