A. If the accused pleads guilty or refuses to answer the accusation, the court shall render judgment of conviction against him. If the accused denies the matters charged, the court shall immediately, or at such time as it appoints, try the accusation.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 38-343

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

B. The trial shall be by jury, unless expressly waived by the accused, and conducted in the same manner as the trial of an indictment or information.

C. Upon conviction, the court shall pronounce judgment that the accused be removed from office.

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