The next step in the process would be to go to an arraignment; during the arraignment the court will discuss bail, if one at all. The court will take into account the severity of the crime, past criminal history, and the fact that Mr. Doe is from another county which makes him a potential risk of fleeing. In my option I believe that since Mr. Doe is from another country, I would think this to be a higher risk, which would more than likely increase his bail amount. (Bail and Bail Bonds- Your Legal Guide, 2008). When an indictment is returned or information is filed with a trial court, the accused party will be arraigned upon that accusatory pleading. An arraignment is normally short and is the opportunity for the defendant to enter a plea and arrange future court …show more content…
John Doe it is my option that Mr. Doe was treated fairly even though he was not a naturalized citizen. The scenario did not specify whether or not Mr. Doe was an illegal immigrant or if he was on a visa. The scenario did in fact state that he didn’t have legal status in America, so based on that statement I would have to assume that Mr. Doe never applied for a visa, or come to the states legally in the first place. An immigrant, legal or illegal, prosecuted under criminal code has the right to due process, and a speedy and public trail, and other rights protected by the Fifth and Six Amendments. (Sullentrop (2001) Which means no matter whether or not a person is legal or an illegal immigrant, they would be treated as if they were a American