After the arrest and process the next step is to appear for arraignment. Again the criminal will be advised of your rights and told about the charges against you. The defendant may have an attorney present or if the defendant cannot afford attorney one will be appointed to the defendant. You may waive your right to a formal arraignment; charges against you will not be read in court and posted to public record. The judge presiding at the arraignment will set bail in accordance to the law. The accused may be released from court on your own recognizance; your bail will be set. The judge could have you remanded if you have a prior felony or you could be remanded without bail if the judge determines it is necessary. If the judge considers bail you could a bail bond or put up collateral example property such as a house or something expensive. If you leave before your trial the property becomes the property of the state (Meyers J).
If you decide to skip out trail, which is known as bail jumping is a separate crime. The consequences would be that you would receive a bench warrant for your arrest. The trial could go on without your presence and if you are caught at a later time. You could give up all your right to appeal your case. It is not out of the ordinary for your attorney and the prosecutor to discuss your case. It is known as a side bar or bench conference in this meeting a plea bargin could be struck and the charges reduce. Your attorney usually discusses this after his bench conference. If the charges are serious they may not be discussed at the arraignment, and may be asked to appear in front of a grand jury. Your attorney may ask you if you want to speak on your own behalf (Cowling A.C.).
If the case goes to the grand jury your lawyer has to prepare if you have any witnesses and to present you case in front of a jury or judge. This is why it is