ARRAIGNMENT

 

When the case of the accused was scheduled for arraignment, the accused was brought to the court by the Police Authorities.

 

Not later upon their arrival, the arraignment started. He was then asked by the Presiding Judge as to his constitutional rights.

 

Presiding Judge: Mr. Accused, do you have a counsel of your own to assist you during trial? Accused: None, Your Honor. 

 

Presiding Judge: Can you afford to engage the services of a lawyer? Accused: No, Your Honor. 

 

Presiding Judge: I will provide a counsel for you to assist during trial. You may choose among the lawyers who are here inside the courtroom. Accused: (The accused was then looking at the lawyers who were inside the courtroom. He could not easily choose so, he keeps on looking to them whom he will choose. 

 

Few minutes later the accused looking at the Judge said:) Your Honor, I chose you as my lawyer! 

 

Presiding Judge: What? To certainly win the case? Accused: Yes!